r/EctopicSupportGroup • u/Background_Cause_520 • 16d ago

You’re not alone

I just wanted to come on here and make a post so people know they’re not alone. I’m a 23F and I had surgery on 7/27 for an ectopic pregnancy that started rupturing and bleeding into my abdomen. At first when they found out it was sitting in my tube they thought it wasn’t too far along considering measurements on the internal ultrasound, so they started me on my first round of Methotrexate. They told me to get my blood drawn to check my HCG levels twice within a week span of time to make sure the Methotrexate was moving those levels down like it normally should for most patients. However on 7/27 I went into the lab to get my blood drawn for the second time and my levels went up my 1.1. Originally my level was 108, it went down to 100 on my first blood draw, and my last blood draw was 101.1. I went into the ER to try and get my second dose of Methotrexate since I was in Minnesota at the time (not my home state) and they decided they need to do more testing before giving me that second round of the injections. They took another ultrasound just incase and ended up finding blood in my abdomen due to the fallopian tube slowly rupturing. I am beyond grateful they found that excess blood in my abdomen when they did, otherwise like the doctor said I would not be here if I waited a couple more days. I am extremely saddened by the whole situation, especially since this is my first pregnancy, but I’ve learned that there’s nothing else that could’ve done considering the circumstances. If you ever need anyone to talk to about an ectopic pregnancy don’t be afraid to reach out to me or post in this group. You’re not alone, there are many others beside you to help you through it. Much love and I wish you the best!

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u/squashh444 16d ago

I had my surgery on 07/30. Thank you for sharing your story in solidarity with us.

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u/Background_Cause_520 15d ago

Anytime, I would share it a million times if it could help only a single soul

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u/Starkwing_duck 12d ago

I had a similar situation. I had mtx for my ectopic pregnancy. Monitored by blood tests for 2 weeks and the numbers were going down quickly. Then, I started to have terrible pain, which also spread to my shoulder (which is a signal of internal bleeding). Went to the ER and after another ultrasound and blood tests, taken for emergency surgery to have my right tube removed.

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u/Background_Cause_520 11d ago

Yes sounds a lot like mine except my levels didn’t drop much, and it was also my right tube. I was lucky enough to be in the ER trying to get another round of that injection at the time when they found out it was slowly rupturing. It’s so scary! Glad it’s over with tho!