Ectopic pregnancy and methotrexate question?

Question

I was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy 12 days ago and given a dose of methotrexate to remedy the problem. All this a huge surprise as my tubes were tied almost 8 yrs ago! Anyhow, I am looking for feedback on when I might feel better. I have only slight bleeding for 3 days now, still slight pain on the left side occasionally and only very mild cramping. My levels has shown a 50% decrease at this point, but I am concerned about how well it is working given not much bleeding here. Can anyone tell me how long it took them for the ordeal to be over?? Thanks for any answers and support you can give me, I have nobody I know that has experienced this to ask and when I search the web I don't come up with any real time frames or how bad I can expect it to get. Honestly thought after 12 days I would be done by now.

Answer 1

Please Read....I HAD an ectopic pregnancy. I found out at 7 weeks I was pregnant, didn't even know, as i got my period on time. I found out on January 9th. I had to go to the ER, The hospital gave me a shot of methotrexate on January 17th. They say methotrexate is 90% effective. My levels were going down perfeclty. They started at 6,500, then 3,500, then 750. But just 18 days after the shot, my fallopen tube ruptured, I had to go to the ER and have surgery. I don't want to say this to scare anyone, but I want you to be careful. I lost 5 pints of blood and almost lost my life. It was very horrible. If you are working, I suggest taking time off, until this is all over with, no unnecessary stress. I had bleeding for about 3-4 days after the shot and a tiny bit of spotting here and there. The first few days you will have period like cramps. If your fallopan tube ruptures, you will know it. I am going to tell you what signs to look out for. It will feel like this: If it ruptures, you will feel very very constipated, like x 10. Your stomach will get alot bigger and it will be hard for you to sit down, especially. It will feel like you ate the wrong thing! soon after 20-30 minutes at the most, you will feel very dizzy, or near faitness, or pass out. You have no more than a few hours to get help, otherwise it's fatal. Bleeding internally, you need surgery. I don't wanna scare anyone, it's just a concern. If you feel any of these signs, PLEASE don't hesitate! call 911 and go to the hospital and tell them what's wrong. This doesn't mean it's going to happen to you, but it's a concern. There is still a chance it can rupture. I wouldn't want anyone to go through what I did. It sucked! I lost my left fallpoan tube. so I can still have kids but I only have one tube, not two. Once it ruptures, it's very very difficult for a doctor to save that tube. If the shot works for you, It will be over, when your levels reached 0 twice in a row. So I really hope the shot works for you and I will keep you in my prayers. good luck with everything.

Answer 2

Hi, I feel your pain. I had 1 dose treatment 18 days ago. Like you i just wish i knew how long this could last. I have looked for more info, but I can't find anything. I have been bleeding for 6 days now and still have pains in my side. My levels finally wnt down 6 days ago. I don't know how long it takes for them to go back to normal. I also still wonder if there is still a chance for rupture. Sorry, I'm know I'm not any help. If you get any answers, please let me know. Thanks,

Answer 3

Im sorry about the pain and misery you are going through. I dont know how long it will last, but I would call the doctor just to make sure that bleeding and pain should still be happening. I imagine the bleeding is normal, due to the lining of the uterus having been built up by pregnancy hormones. Just to be sure, call your doctor. try to keep hydrated too

Answer 4

Because of how long it has been since you had this done I would recommend following up with your dr to be on the safe side.