varying degrees of symptoms?

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Registered: 11-16-2005
varying degrees of symptoms?
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Thu, 11-09-2006 - 11:33am

hi ladies,
just wondering whether it is normal for symptoms to come and go?! i'm about 5.5 weeks (i think?!) and noticing different things each day! the first few days after BFP i had the sore, tender breasts. however, while they're still fuller and my bras tighter, for the past week or so, they're not really tender to the touch anymore! i'm freaking about this!

in better news, the past couple of days i've felt touches of nausea and heartburn off and on. who knew i'd be so excited to feel blah?!

as for an update, 5th beta doubled (went from 320ish to 710ish (can't remember exact #s!)) so i went ahead and had an IVIG infusion on tuesday. this will hopefully help with my autoimmune system as my test results showed i produce antibodies against DH's DNA! the treatment went smoothly and takes about 48 hrs to really kick in. today is 48 hrs later and i'm hoping it's working it's magic!

my dr said to give my arms a break/let the infusion work and wait 'til monday for my next beta, but i don't know if i can be that patient! i'm contemplating going in tomorrow...what would you do?!

thanks! stef

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Registered: 08-16-2004
Thu, 11-09-2006 - 11:52am

Stef, I'm definitely not an expert and probably worry about all this stuff as much as you do, however, I think that as long as your breasts are still feeling full, you should be fine.

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Registered: 05-23-2006
Thu, 11-09-2006 - 12:35pm

Stef,


Tara posted something about this awhile ago.

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Registered: 11-16-2005
Thu, 11-09-2006 - 7:14pm

hi vandana,
thanks for the encouragement! i guess i've just got a severe case of PAL brain that makes me so paranoid! i did search older posts and i guess a lot of us have had symptoms come and go so i'll try not to worry (emphasis on 'try'!).

as for the beta tomorrow or monday...i think i will wait 'til monday. i think the IVIG infusion kicks in after 48 hrs (which is today), so i was thinking i should give it a few extra days to really work! i guess there's not much more i could do right now (i'm taking every treatment/drug under the sun!) and i just have to hope and pray it's all working!

thanks again! stef

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Registered: 11-16-2005
Thu, 11-09-2006 - 7:17pm

thanks for the tip, nicole! indeed, i did a search and it seems many of us have had the same concerns...made me feel a lot better to be in such good company!

now if i could only stop poking my breasts and relax! ;)

thanks,
stef