How accurate are those home tests?

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Registered: 11-13-2003
How accurate are those home tests?
Thu, 11-13-2003 - 11:15am
I just took an EPT test last night, AF was due on 11/8 – I’ve had cramps like she’s coming, and I’ve been feeling bloated as I usually do before my period, but it hasn’t shown up. What are the chances that the test could be wrong? It showed positive, but it feels like AF is coming… are the symptoms of pregnancy really that close to the symptoms of your period? Can anything alter the results of the test? I had a glass of wine and my roommate was smoking some pot last night (I know, that’s bad and I need a new roommate) – I didn’t have any of that, but it was in the air, and I’m wondering if either of those would have effected the results of the test??