The waiting game after having the methotrexate is awful 
I’m just sat waiting thinking at any moment I’m going to rupture cos my levels were just under 5000!! I’ve passed clots the day I was getting my injection so I’m kind of praying that was it although they said possible but unlikely 
I hate this.
Dear Annieanxious,
I’m so sorry to hear you are suffering from an ectopic pregnancy and going through this worrying time. I know how hard it can be to wait for levels to decrease.
Putting yourself first right now and looking after your health and wellness is important. I know it can be difficult, and we want things to move quickly and resume our normal life. An ectopic pregnancy is a physical and emotional trauma, and it’s natural to want it to pass.
I’m glad you are being looked after, and I encourage you to continue to monitor your symptoms and reach out to your doctors whenever something doesn’t feel right.
You know your body the best, and while the hCG levels are decreasing, it’s important to be mindful of your symptoms until you reach non-pregnant levels under 5mIU/mL, as there is, unfortunately, still a chance of rupture. The symptoms of a deteriorating ectopic pregnancy, which include worsening or progressively increasing pain; vaginal bleeding; shortness of breath; feeling faint; and pain in the tip of the shoulder, among others, may become noticeable. If you suffer any of these symptoms, you will need to be reassessed. Your hospital would give you a number to contact for health advice if you feel that anything is changing, or you will have been told to report to the Accident and Emergency Department (A&E). If you have not been told what to do and need to speak to someone, ring the hospital department which is treating you or the NHS 111 Service by dialling 111.
No matter what, we are here for you whenever you need us. Please know you are not alone and take all the time you need to look after yourself and recover. We are here for you whenever you want to talk.
With good wishes,
Michele
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
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