July testers - Over 35

[Mon_n_john]

LLBean really wish you were being monitored by someone with more experience in obstetrics. Your progesterone was in the range of 6 - 7 with the last blood test you had. I'm not trying to worry or scare you but that is too low. You need to be put on progesterone supplements asap.

I'm no doctor but I can tell you that when my prog. got to 8.8 during one of my pregnancies my dr. freaked out and put me on supplements the same day. And when I say supplements I mean vaginal suppositories, they are much more effective. If you can, ask for a Crinone 8% gel prescription. That is the best one.

If not, can you at least get another blood test asap and see what your HCG and prog. level is today? I really think you should for peace of mind. I'm a little worried about you because bad headaches are a sign of low progesterone.

I just want to make sure you are receiving the best care possible.

 

[Sewergrrl]

I may go to the ER and see what they say

Do you have cramping? I had a MC in April and the cramping was pretty bad. It's normal to spot non-red and have dull cramping.

 

[LLbean]

Thanks ladies...well the progesterone level I got was only on Monday...they did not check it again on Wednesday...Cramping is not bad at all...I will go to the ER with a friend and ask them for the progesterone. Yeah I am irritated that they just didn't give me some. They also want to refer me (after the ultrasound) to a regular OBGYN, not a high risk specialist...which I find peculiar considering I am 41

I think the progesterone would help tremendously since I was told about a year + ago I was being Estrogen Dominant...kind of hoping that has improved but who knows if that is effecting it too

 

[Mon_n_john]

I just thought of something, can you go to an urgent care center? You can usually be seen there quicker and most of them have onsite labs for practically immediate blood results. It might be less hassle for you than the ER.

 

[LLbean]

well the friend that is taking me is a nurse LOL...maybe she has the hookups ;-)

 

[dachsundmom]

LL- the rule I got from my OB was...spotting ok, cramping, ok...spotting and cramping together, not ok...but, the progesterone should really be checked again soon so that you can get on meds if you have an issue with it. FXd

 

[Mon_n_john]

Good girl, get a prog. test pretty please. For a pregnant women it should be above 15 and really no lower than 10. The Crinone gel is expensive. I think it's like $350 for 15 days worth (at least with my ins.) but my co-pay is only $40 which is not bad. Aside from that you could use reg. progesterone suppositories from a compounding pharmacy. I've tried them all but I like the gel best.

 

[Junebug_CJ]

LL given the spotting continues in light of a low progesterone, that will be enough to warrant a high risk referral. Good plan to go to ER, hopefully they can even get an obstetrical consult lined up for you while repeating your bloods. and keep us posted!

 

[LLbean]

well I am asking them to do all the tests possible.

spotting seems to stopped again...I swear I am going nuts! I am still going to check on levels and hope they tell me all looks good now.

Had some breakfast and now regretting it...nauseous!

 

[Wendyk07]

Llbean i am so please you are going to the ER hun. Everything crossed for you and a great big (((((((hug))))))))

 

[dachsundmom]

well I am asking them to do all the tests possible.

spotting seems to stopped again...I swear I am going nuts! I am still going to check on levels and hope they tell me all looks good now.

Had some breakfast and now regretting it...nauseous!

Nausea is good! Remember that as you are hugging your toilet!

 

[LLbean]

Junebug, that's what I was thinking too...I mean it is not bad spotting, its as if I peed coffee water? but still..I am 41 and she was all worried about my levels being low so...

 

[Mbababy]

Hi LL,

I don't have any advice to add, but just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you and wishing you the best of luck in your ER visit...

 

[Mon_n_john]

Yes, what a relief, everything is crossed for you honey!

Wendy, how did your appt. go this morning? When do you get your results?

 

[LLbean]

Thanks ladies... I'm sure all will be fine....I will report as soon as I know something.

The friend that is taking me is Sweet_Alida and she too had similar stuff early on in her pregnancy...she is more than halfway there now LOL...but she is seeing a high risk specialist so. Lets see!

 

[Wishing4abump]

Dmom it can definitely be difficult getting a doctors appointment here in the uk. I made one a week ago and can't see my doctor until 19 august! I rang again today to see if I can have an earlier appointment if I see another doctor in the practice but they told me they are now booking for the end of august! I'm lucky I suppose that I just want to be referred for fertility tests and that I'm not ill ! Doesn't do to be unwell here unless you book your appointments in advance of illness!!!!

Doesn't the doctor set aside a certain number of slots a day for emergency appointments or quick referrals?

Yes they do have emergency appointments but you have to give your symptoms to the receptionist and unless you are in pain or losing blood or have a lump etc you have to wait for a regular appointment. I object to giving my symptoms to the receptionist too - they are so difficult to get past!

 

[TessieTwo]

Fingers crossed all is well LL

x

 

[LLbean]

well I hope they see me quick...and I can get good answers

 

[Wendyk07]

The midwife from the EPAY has just called. My hcg level is 1997 so its gone up. They are worried because they expected it to go down given that there was nothing on the scan. They think its ectopic and are sending my notes to one of the major hospitals in Glasgow that run a Gynae emergency service over the weekend. They are unsure as to whether this could be a new pregnancy as with such high hcg levels it would be unlikely that i ovulated. I am back on Monday for another scan and more bloods.

What i cannot tell them (because it was a favour and a different dept) is that my mate scanned me on Monday and said that my tubes, ovarys were clear and there were no cycts etc

 

[dachsundmom]

I am not trying to open a healthcare debate, but why in the hell is eveything so slow in the UK? Now granted, there are perks not having to pay insurance premiums, but you should still be able to get care when you need it!

So, if you have to tell the receptionst you are in pain, bleeding, or can't breathe, wouldn't you be on the way to A&E instead of talking to these idiots, lol.

Wendy, you are a very patient girl!