TTC after Methotrexate shot

[Gwenylovey]

hi,

Im not TTC after ectopic as i only had the shot 2 days ago, so in a few months ill be joining you lovely ladies.

In the meantime i was wondering what side effects you had after the shot? as ive been having twinges in both my sides and mild cramping, also feeling sick morning and night?

Im so worried that i will still need surgery after the shot... how effective is it?

I was 6 weeks along, miscarried one little baby and then had another one in my tube.

Im also worried about trying again to soon incase it happens again or if theres problems with the baby

any advice would be great

xxxxx

Hi Buzz, and welcome! You have come to the right place. I second Presh's advice and comments. I also had twinges of pain and cramps for the first couple of weeks after the methotrexate and I bled for about three and a half weeks straight after the shot. I also was in excruciating pain four days after I got the shot and was afraid that my tube had ruptured. I was admitted to the hospital for a couple of day so that I could be monitored, but it turns out that it was just the fetus aborting out of the tube that was so painful and causing some internal bleeding. I'm not telling you this to scare you, but just to let you know that there are a wide variety of reactions to the metho. The most important thing is to listen to your body and be in touch with your doctor if anything concerning happens (e.g. severe pain, heavy bleeding, shoulder pain, light headedness, dizzyness). The vast majority of the time the shot itself is good enough, but there are some instances where surgery becomes necessary.

Waiting for my levels to reach zero felt like FOREVER, but the time will come before you know it. I also felt like I would never finish up my three months to begin ttc again, but they will be up in January! Good luck and keep us posted on your progress

 

[Lovebotlass17]

Anybody remember their symptoms after the actual surgery? Laparoscopy? I'm still cramping on the opposite side now but the bleeding is gone. Has been for a little while. I'm guessing I can TTC right away since I didn't have the shot. I don't think my doctor is going to recheck my hCG. They were low in the beginning and I am sure I lost the pregnancy very early on. Ugh. I just want to try! lol

 

[Annie77]

Presh - keeping all fx'd for you. Working in the health profession, I hear wonderful stories everyday about how on paper things can look bad and then in real life they work out fine. I really hope you are one of these stories.

I got AF on Monday so am now just waiting to try again on Hogmanay. DH suggested having a party but I am really just wanting to babydance ! Although I was a little sad that the witch came we did only get the red light on the 4th dec and I ovulated on the 5th so it is early days.

I did get the ectopic/right sided type pain on 9dpo though - wondering if something wasn't actually trying to implant?

 

[libbyloulou]

Hi buzz, welcome to the forum. I'm also very sorry for your loss and knoe you have fpund somewhere that can offer you lots of advice and support. Like gweny said there are very varied reactions to methotrexate and just keep a close eye on your body for any danger signs that it hasn't worked as well as it should.

I had 2 shots of methotrexate a week apart as the first didn't do the job. It took 5 weeks for my levels to go down and I bled for this whole time plus 2 weeks prior to the first shot (don't think its common to bleed for that long). I get pain on my left side when I ovulaye now which i didn't used to and have had more illness since (not sure if that's connected - flu, cold and tonsilitis) but thats it really. I hope the next 3 months fly by for you, although i know its quite a daunting prospect!

Hi lovebotlass, all of the girls on here were treated with methotrexate so not sure on the advice you will get but I hope you find someone eho can answer your questions.

Annie sorry ur out for this month but good luck for the hogmanay baby dance

 

[Buzz1]

thanks

The docs just rang for my test results and said that they have gone up but its not unusual on day 4, and will see how they are on day 7...

is it normal ? im no worried

xx

 

[PreshFest]

thanks

The docs just rang for my test results and said that they have gone up but its not unusual on day 4, and will see how they are on day 7...

is it normal ? im no worried

xx

I think that happens more often than not! Mine shot way up a week after the shot and then started dropping quickly My docs warned me about it before they gave me the shots.

 

[Buzz1]

thanks

The docs just rang for my test results and said that they have gone up but its not unusual on day 4, and will see how they are on day 7...

is it normal ? im no worried

xx

I think that happens more often than not! Mine shot way up a week after the shot and then started dropping quickly My docs warned me about it before they gave me the shots.

Thank you,

Im just so worried, every twinge i get i panic that im going to have to be rushed into hospital.. They said its preety normal for it to rise , but im just hoping that it will come down xmas day/boxing day...
what worries me is they say, if u feel dizzy or get pain come straight in... im like i no its serious stuff but i just want this to be over now.. does the shot always work? is there anyone on here whos had the shot and still needed surgery??
I was bleeding loads before the shot and now im still bleeding but its dying down abit.. i just dont no whats normal ?

xx

 

[JPARR01]

My numbers did go up by day 4 and then by day 7 went down. xoxoox It is perfectly normal.

 

[epump]

My numbers went up too and then started going down! Hang in there! xxoo

 

[libbyloulou]

My numbers went up day 4 then stayed the same day 7 so I had another shot then and they started to fall. I was worried like you that something wasnt right, especially as I bled for such a long time but it turned out fine. Keep strong x

 

[Renzalxx]

Hey Buzz
So sorry you are having to go through this at Christmas, it is a horrible experience.
I had multidose MTX shots (one shot every second day for 8 days) and my levels went up on/around day 4, then plataued for a few days then started to drop slowly. After about 2 weeks I had a massive bleed and then they came down super fast. I felt lots of twinges, gas pains (very painful) and weirdness in my abdomen the whole time as well.
I know its hard but try not to stress too much, you only need to go back through this thread to see how successful the MTX shots are and most ladys here have conceived again straight away. Try enjoy your Christmas break hun (i know easier said then done) and take it easy as much as possible.
Sending you a big Christmas cuddle on the breeze. Mwah xxxx

 

[aegold]

Just thought I'd give an update - I had my 6 week ultrasound today
(at6w1d) and it went great! Saw the little one and saw and heard the heartbeat which was at 115 beats per minute. I was so relived that I started crying! My next scan will be on 1/3 as my doctor's office likes to see the heartbeat above 120.

 

[Renzalxx]

Congrats Aegold, bet you are on top of the world....

 

[JPARR01]

Just thought I'd give an update - I had my 6 week ultrasound today
(at6w1d) and it went great! Saw the little one and saw and heard the heartbeat which was at 115 beats per minute. I was so relived that I started crying! My next scan will be on 1/3 as my doctor's office likes to see the heartbeat above 120.

That heart rate is perfect for 6w1d! My baby girls heart rate was 117 at 6w4d. I am guessing girl for you!

 

[libbyloulou]

That's brilliant news Aegold! What a great Christmas present!

 

[aegold]

Thanks everyone! I'm definitely Letting myself feel more excited now. We told my in-laws by phone yesterday and are telling my parents in person today. It makes me feel like it is a lot more real!

 

[Lovebotlass17]

Congrats, aegold! That is amazing and absolutely beautiful. Once a heartbeat is seen, the chances of a miscarriage is decreased by...well, a lot lol. Don't really remember the actual stats. But yay!! Time to do the preggo happy dance.

I totally forgot this was a thread about TTC after the shot. Duh lol. Well, whatever. I'll still be a part of this group since we all had ectopics. I think I'm about to ovulate soon. I really do. And then I am praying to catch that egg.

 

[TrAyBaby]

aegold that is really good news, congrats.

Merry Christmas everyone, i hope you all have a wonderful one

 

[Renzalxx]

MERRY CHRISTMAS all you lovely ladies!
Thankyou all for your wonderful support over the last year and here's hoping Santa brings you nice healthy little beans for Christmas xxx Mwah xx

 

[Lovebotlass17]

Merry Christmas! Or Merry Christmas Eve! I hope you all seriously enjoy the holidays and let's bring in the New Year with positivity! It's almost a new year, which means new trials and new miracles!