Hi klc,
it isn't possible to tell at this stage if your friend is lying about her pregnancy, as some women do have their period up until 3 - 4 months of pregnancy. If she is indeed pregnant, and she is bleeding heavily with cramping, then she could possibly be miscarrying. Most women who are bleeding and know they are pregnant, would normally go directly to the hospital or doctor for an ultrasound, I do find it to be a little strange that your friend is not taking the situation a little more seriously. As for getting an appointment at the doctor "as soon as she can get it", that is silly, she can go to the hospital, and if she called her doctor and told them she is pregnant and bleeding, i'm sure they would fit her straight in, as this is urgent. I'm not sure what reason a person would have to lie about a pregnancy, but it does happen. All you can do at this stage is keep being a friend, she may in fact be pregnant, and if she is miscarrying she is going to need someone to talk to. I miscarried in may last year and it still hurts when I think about it. My husband was very supportive even though he was hurt also, but I couldn't have got through it without him.
Regards,
suzy