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i'v had 3 weeks of bleeding and then it stopped for 3days and no im having my period, iv had my period as usual in my pregnancy, im only early on. but the doctor said the bleeding for three weeks looks like miscarriage, plus i had the worst cramps iv ever felt like 10x worse than period pains. they said that the tests should go back to negative with in three weeks. but its been three weeks, the tests still come back positive and the the levels of HCG have increased but im still bleeding. What on earths happening to me?
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replied October 22nd, 2008
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Have you had an ultrasound?
If your tests are still positive or rising than they need to exclude an ectopic pregnancy which is a medical emergency.
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replied October 27th, 2008
no not yet, they want me to go next week for one. so it could be ectopic???
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replied October 27th, 2008
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could be that and it could also be you had twins and one didn't make it. how are you now? still feeling the pains? still bleeding? you need an ultrasound done now. i think you need to be seen sooner. could be a multitude of things. try to get in to see your doc sooner. if not, go to the ER if need be
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replied November 10th, 2008
it was ectopic Sad nearly fainted so was rushed into hospital and had an emergency operation
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replied November 11th, 2008
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im so sorry. hope you get well soon
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