HCG Testing....

[Mervs Mum]

Hi Ladies!

Does anyone know if you can just request your GP (in the UK) to check your HCG levels?? or do they need a 'reason'?

I have an appointment for an early scan a week on monday and I really would like to know if my HCG is going up before then.

Or is there a test you can do yourself?

Thanks in advance.
x

 

[Rumpskin]

Dont really know lovely but thought I would drop in and say 'hello'. Should be working!

 

[Rumpskin]

In saying that, are you going to an Early Pregnancy Unit? If you are concerned, you could ask for a blood test to be done for reassurance. No harm in asking!

 

[anita665]

I think on the NHS they'd need a reason to do it but some GP's are quite flexible.

 

[Cazza]

Are you worried about something???

I'm worried that mine are low also as i havent had much nausea and only been sick twice. Last couple of days i have felt 'normal' with the odd boob pain here and there.

x

 

[MimiUK]

i had mine taken because of the funny dates i had and the twinges i was having. but i think unless you are having problems they will leave you alone. i have only gone to the epfae unit at the hospital (will be test number 4 on saturday). give your unit a ring directly if you have anything to worry about cramps spotting etc and they will sort you out without havign to go to your GP. hopefully you wil have better luck than me....

x

 

[Mervs Mum]

Well, I'm probably worrying over nothing - my levels were 2640 at 4 weeks + 4 days - I just really want reassuring as we all do I suppose. I've had cramps/twinges/backache but no sickness and my boobs have stopped tingling.
Anyway I went to the Drs after I posted and he was lovely and they've tested HCG and B12/iron levels as I'm borderline anaemic and a veggie too!! Should have news on monday.

 

[Rumpskin]

Well done Mervs mum.

Post and lets us know your results on Monday. I am sure all is fine x

 

[MimiUK]

Hi Mervs mum!

I am a veggie to! Dont let the dr guilt you at all about it....

If you are anything like me your bean will be more bean like due to the number of beans and lentils I eat!

good luck for monday!! xx

 

[MimiUK]

p.s try marmite on toast with pure dairy free spread to boost you b12! they are both loaded with the stuff

 

[Mervs Mum]

Oooooo...Marmite!!! I LOVE Marmite!!! Thanks for that!!!
My first Dr was 'Well where do you get your protein from then?' and I was 'So I need to tell you?!'
My second Dr was really cool - he didnt even mention the veggie thing really

I think I'll stop calling it 'The Bean' and call it 'The Lentil' coz I eats looooads of em!!

 

[nikky0907]

I don't understand...I'm 7 weeks along and my obgyn appointment is on thursday...I asked her what she'll be doing and she said that she will be doing a scan and cheking my HCG.I read that most of you have your scans at 12 weeks,is there something wrong with my baby?

 

[Mervs Mum]

You're in the US - its totally different to the UK - we have free healthcare so we dont get as many checks as you guys who pay. There's nothing wrong. They seem to check HCG a lot more in the US and event that differs between states.

 

[nikky0907]

oh thank you,I got scared for a sec...

 

[Mervs Mum]

Its really easy to panic isn't it!

 

[nikky0907]

yes!every time something is different I panic.The fact that I'm completly new in this doesn't help...

 

[MimiUK]

one other thing...... this book may help, cheap as chips too!

i am going to order this when i know all is ok with me. i have heard good things about it

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vegetarian...=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1203880659&sr=8-3

also

https://www.vegsoc.org/info/preg.html

wishing you the best for you tests!

 

[Mervs Mum]

Thanks hun.