Would I know for sure if I had one? I do have some shoulder soreness and very mild cramps occasionaly. Should I be worried? I have a Dr.s appointment in 2 weeks. Can I wait? I think I'm about 8 weeks pregnant. Parinod?
2007-01-22 13:43:00 · 9 answers · asked by Violet 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancies are usually discovered when a woman has symptoms at about six or seven weeks, though you may notice symptoms as early as four weeks. In some cases, there are no symptoms and the ectopic is discovered during a first trimester ultrasound.
Symptoms can vary greatly from person to person, and depending on how far along you are and whether the ectopic pregnancy has ruptured — a true obstetric emergency. To prevent rupture, it's critical to get diagnosed and treated as soon as there's even a hint of a problem, although sometimes rupture occurs without much advance warning. Ectopic pregnancies don't always register on home pregnancy tests, so if you suspect there's a problem, don't wait for a positive pregnancy test to contact your caregiver.
Call your practitioner immediately if you have any of the following symptoms:
• Abdominal or pelvic pain or tenderness. It can be sudden, persistent, and severe but may also be mild and intermittent early on. You may feel it only on one side, but the pain can be anywhere in your abdomen or pelvis and is sometimes accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
• Vaginal spotting or bleeding. If you're not sure you're pregnant yet, you may think you're getting a light period at first. The blood may look red or brown like the color of dried blood, and may be continuous or intermittent, heavy or light.
• Pain that gets worse when you're active or while moving your bowels or coughing.
• Shoulder pain. Cramping and bleeding can mean many things, but pain in your shoulder, particularly when you lie down, is a red flag for a ruptured ectopic pregnancy and it's critical to get medical attention immediately. The cause of the pain is internal bleeding, which irritates nerves that go to your shoulder area.
• If a fallopian tube has ruptured, you may also have signs of shock, such as a weak, racing pulse; pale, clammy skin; and dizziness or fainting. In that case, call 911 without delay.
2007-01-22 13:47:00 · answer #1 · answered by acweyman0906 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Whoa... Your first answerer, while having some great answers to other questions, is VERY off the mark on this one.
Keep an eye on the pain. I know that some OBs will not see you until you're 8-12 weeks pregnant (which is VERY bad in the case of ectopic pregnancies).
With an ectopic pregnancy, you'll feel more stabbing pains in your abdomen, and your shoulder will hurt, particularly on the right side. Your pulse may be weak and fast, and you may be excessively thirsty.
I think that you need to relax right now, though. If you start feeling terrible or the pain worsens, see an ER doctor if for no other reason than to put your mind at ease.
2007-01-22 13:49:51 · answer #2 · answered by <3 The Pest <3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to say I had an ectopic pregnancy and at 6 weeks I was in so much pain it was on one side of my tummy and i felt sharp pains in my crotch and if i had other pains i didn't know it because the pain of my tube erupting was excruciating if you think you have this go to the emergency room because if you let it go you can end up losing more than a baby I had emergency surgery that left me with just 1 tube.
2007-01-22 13:51:42 · answer #3 · answered by fluttergirl2004 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Abdominal or pelvic pain is usually the first sign of an ectopic pregnancy. You may have lower abdominal or pelvic pain or mild cramping on one side of the pelvis. Abnormal vaginal bleeding is common, too. If the fallopian tube ruptures, you may feel sharp, stabbing pain in your pelvis, abdomen or even your shoulder and neck. You may become dizzy or faint.
2007-01-22 13:47:47 · answer #4 · answered by JS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you will be in a lot of pain. It is very dangerous.
If for some reason you suspect something like that is happening call your doctors office immediately and consult with the doctor's nurse. The nurse is trained to answer questions and to ask questions to help you.
2007-01-22 13:48:34 · answer #5 · answered by SEG48 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes an ectopic pregnancy is excruciatingly painful. My sister had one and she doubled over in pain. It will be concentrated on one side. You may be worrying yourself for nothing. If you can rest do so and Good Luck!!!
2007-01-22 13:47:06 · answer #6 · answered by momof3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ectopic pregnancy is really painful because your embryo is not developing in your uterus where it should. it can develop in your fallopian tube, your fallopian tube is very narrow and there's an embryo growing on it, so it's really painful. i think you should go to your doctor regularly. i hope you'll have a safe pregnancy!! i just want you to know my favorite color is violet !
2007-01-22 13:52:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it becomes increasingly painful. You end up in the hospital thinking it is appendix, but they need to do a blood preegnancy fast to diagnosis it. It can be dangerous.
2007-01-22 13:52:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
at 8 weeks pregnant, your baby is like the size of a grain of rice. you wouldnt feel anything. And it usually isnt painful, because your doc finds it first.
AHH I JUST RE-READ THE QUESTION AND I TOTALLY ANSWERED THAT ONE WRONG. DISREGARD. SORRY.
2007-01-22 13:46:02 · answer #9 · answered by natalie rose 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋