Hi all
I had my metrotrexate injection 3 weeks ago and my levels are now at 55 so hopefully nearly their but I have put 9lb on since this happened I mean I haven’t been eating fantastically because of the stress and upset but to put 9lb seems a bit excessive I’m back to swimming and my usual eating pattern now but nothing is coming of
Did anyone else out weight on during the treatment and if so how long till it starts shifting
Dear Rachmillion_2010,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss.
Looking through side effects of doses of methotraxate injection for ectopic pregnancy, it does not appear that weight gain is a common side effect, however as we are all individual and drugs effect us differently, it could be the cause of your weight gain.
As we are advised not to do any heavy lifting or excercise following methotrexate, it maybe that your slight gain is due to a period of inactivity. I don’t know about you, but the methotraxate injection made me feel absolutely exhausted, so I certainly wouldn’t have had any energy for excercise even if I had wanted to.
I know you are concerned about this weight gain but you have been through an awful lot in such a short space of time. Please be kind to yourself and allow time to heal both physically and emotionally.
We would advise eating a healthy diet and as your hCG levels are below 100, you can commence excercise.
When resuming exercise, activities like gentle walking or swimming are usually safe as these are non-impact sports.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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