Oh my....need advice (TMI warning!)
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| Sat, 07-15-2006 - 10:54pm |
Hi girls-
A few weeks ago I was in chat and talked to a couple of you about some odd symptoms I was having...well, I'm still having oddness and want to get some feedback since so many of you have kids or a nursing background....
DH was away for three months training in London, and I visited him for one week. My next period was (I think) a week early and a little short, but otherwise normal. For my next period, I had nausea, very sore breasts, irregular b.m.'s, mild lower back pain, and some abdominal soreness that felt kind of like cramps, but not exactly. I typically get mildly sore breasts a few days before, and some cramping and b.m. issues when it actually starts. I took a pg test, which was negative, and had what seemed like a normal period.
However, after my period, my breast tenderness and irregular b.m.'s have not subsided. I also may be over analyzing, but since moving to Manhattan two months ago, I think I have been eating less, and definitely walking more, but my weight has not changed. Tonight, a week and a half after my last period ended, I am bleeding again, which I cannot recall ever happening since I was in my teens.
I am wondering if it is possible that I can be pregnant, despite the 'periods' and negative test. I have not seen a doctor as my insurance is through the school and I don't think I can use it for non-emergency visits in NYC. If I am, we can handle it, though i am concerned about the effects of my alcohol and caffeine intake. I'm not a heavy drinker, but have one or two a couple nights a week....
Does anyone have any thoughts on this? If I am not pg, I am baffled as to what else could be going on...any ideas or suggestions are much appreciated!!!! I'm certainly not look for advice on anything I should do, but am looking for input based on other's experiences about my odds of having one on the way, and maybe some leads on alternative causes...
Amy

Amy, have you bought a home pregnancy test?? They are the same ones that many doctors offices use and are very accurate.
Sheri Ann
Yes...I had taken one a couple weeks ago, and took another one this morning. It was also negative, so I don't think that's what's going on.
DH (a Dr. for anyone who doesn't know) says it is most likely a uterine fibroid or just some wacky hormones.
Given this is the first time this has happened and that there's nothing significant besides the unexpected bleeding and sore breasts, we are going to wait and see what happens over the next few weeks. I can see a gyno when I get back to school in August if things are still weird. DH doesn't think there is anything serious to worry about at this point.
Thanks for the thoughts, guys...I'll keep you posted if I find anything out!!!
Thanks for the update, Amy!
Sheri Ann
Hi Amy, just checking in to see how things are going for you :)
Sheri Ann
Sheri Ann
Amy, how are you doing???
Sheri Ann