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Old 05-16-2003, 11:40 AM   #1
youngatv
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Question High HCG & No baby on Ultrasound ,,,??

Hi all.
I was just wondering if anyone else has gone through anything similar to what I am going through right now.
I started spotting (very little) on Monday so the dr. got an hcg level and did an ultrasound on Tues. My hcg level was 3842, but they didn't see anything on the u/s (ultrasound) not even a sac. They did both the external and a vagianl u/s and still saw nothing. My doctor was convinced I had a miscarriage, however when the hcg level was taken again on Thur. (2 days later) they had doubled. I went in for another u/s that day and they still saw nothing! Now they are talking about it might being an Ectopic Pregnancy, but I don't reallyfit into that catorgoy of "symptoms" either.
Has anyone else experienced anything like this?
Could I just have really high hcg levels and not be far along enough for them to see anything?
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Old 05-16-2003, 12:03 PM   #2
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How many weeks are you? That is unusual. I had an ectopic but my HCG level never got that high. What is their next plan of action to figure out what is going on?

I hope that the little bugger is just hiding and I will pray for you!! In the mean time, definately be aware of any signs your body might be trying to give you. If you are having an ectopic pregnancy, the sooner they diagnose you the better. If you have any pain in your shoulders or lower abdomen, whether it be dull or sharp, be sure to call your doctor.

I have always had the understand that if your hcg level doubles that's a great sign. I didn't think it would do that if the pregancy was ectopic. Please let us know how far along you are!
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Old 05-16-2003, 12:37 PM   #3
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I don't want to give you any bad news, but I've had 3 ectopics. My numbers rose in 2 of them. The level got as high as 8000 in one of the pregnancies. I didn't always have symptoms and when I did they were mild. Please be very careful, as this can be a life threatening situation.

Sometimes your levels can be higher then usual, but that's if you are pregnant with multiple births. Unfortunately, I think they should be able to see a sac or multiple sacs by now, but I could be wrong.
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Old 05-16-2003, 12:41 PM   #4
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Young, are you having any pg symptoms...besides high HcG levels? Please keep us posted - - good luck to you.
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Old 05-16-2003, 07:04 PM   #5
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I think I am no further than 4 weeks (maybe less) but with the Hcg levels this high they are thinking I'm much further (although I can safely say I am no more than 4 weeks.. no matter what they say it just isn't possible if you know what I mean...lol)
I am having other symptoms of being pg. My boobs are killiing me! I have that "going to start" pressure still. I have a little bit of morning nausea.... and I basically just "Feel" pregnant.

Btw. Thanks all for the info.
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