2 conflicting HP tests -- what's up?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
2 conflicting HP tests -- what's up?
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Thu, 09-11-2003 - 4:38pm
Hi there,

I'm a 37 year old mother of one, hubby and I started trying to get pregnant with #2 last month. I'm a few days late with my period and was feeling some twinges in my lower abdomen so I took an EPT test 2 days ago and it showed positive with a *very* faint pink line. I wanted to be sure so I retested this morning and it showed negative. Should I retest with another HPT in a few days or go to the doctor? I have had no bleeding. Could I have had a miscarriage that has not yet been expelled? An ectopic pregnancy? Not sure what's best to do at this point. I still have a sense of fullness in my lower abdomen and have definitely seen an increase in needing to pee...

Thanks,

Maggie

South Beach siggy
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Registered: 08-07-2003
Thu, 09-11-2003 - 4:46pm
I would call your doctor and get a blood test.Did you used the same brand test ?
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 09-11-2003 - 4:47pm
Yes, both were EPT.
South Beach siggy
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Registered: 08-07-2003
Thu, 09-11-2003 - 4:57pm
I would re test with anouther brand or call your doctor, did you do both test the morning
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 09-11-2003 - 4:59pm
The positive test was done in the afternoon, the negative test was done first thing this morning. I have picked up another generic test to try on Saturday or Sunday if I still haven't gotten my period, then will try the doctor after that.

Thanks for your advice,

Maggie

South Beach siggy
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Registered: 05-08-2003
Thu, 09-11-2003 - 6:24pm
The doctor will definately do a blood test if you have had conflicting hpt's. I would just go to doctor so you'll know for sure.

Susan