It turns out that something was found in my uterus the other day. Copyright 2010 Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. I got the blood work done 4 days after my Methotrexate shot - now I feel like it was given the shot too early but I freaked out about the ectopic pregnancy and just went with what the OBGYN told me! My doctor told me that rising HCG levels after methotrexate injection is normal on the 4th day. ... a 53 percent or greater rise in hCG levels after two days can confirm a viable pregnancy in 99 percent of pregnancies. If you were only 4 weeks along, it is hard to understand why they did a methotrexate shot at all. Never disregard the medical advice of your physician or health professional, or delay in seeking such advice, because of something you read on this Site. Subscribe to MedHelp's free newsletter for Community Support, Experience, and Guidance. I can't help but feel anxious and freaked out!

It’s more than just the “baby blues.“ Learn to recognize the signs of postpartum depression – and how to treat it. Im sorry not much use as I dont know anything about the shot you had, but I do know that is a significant rise in your hcg levels, how far along do you think you were when you had the ultrasound?
There is very little to be seen on an ultrasound at 4 weeks, only a slight thickening of the uterine lining where the embryo is. I would ask the doctor to monitor the hCG levels a few times and would be rather concerned about the automatic decision to get a metho shot this early when nothing can be seen on an ultrasound. They will be doing another ultrasound next week. Hi - I am freaking out big time and I need some advice from anyone! We offer this Site AS IS and without any warranties. Long story short, after about 8 hours and a few needle pokes later, I was diagnosed with an abnormal pregnancy. 2013 Sep 1;14(3):125-9. doi: 10.5152/jtgga.2013.50133. 2004 Nov 10;117(1):87-92. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2004.04.017.CMAJ. If the numbers have kept doubling, insist on another ultrasound. I was given one dose of the Methotrexate shot and discharged from the hospital. Arch Gynecol Obstet. I go back Friday for more blood work and the nurse said that we should know more then. I spoke with my doctor last night and he said that it's normal for the hCG levels to rise on day 4 of the Methotrexate shot - but I find 5,000 to be a HUGE increase. By using this Site you agree to the following Treatment with methotrexate was successful in 320 (91 percent) of the women. Now I am very worried but there is nothing I can do about it now -unfortunately what is done is done. We disclaim all responsibility for the professional qualifications and licensing of, and services provided by, any physician or other health providers posting on or otherwise referred to on this Site and/or any Third Party Site. Typically a level is checked on day four. Very depressing. Thanks for the input ladies! If only two days, it's possible you have a molar pregnancy. Decreasing beta-hCG levels is highly predictive of treatment success. Sad few days. Name must be less than 100 characters I am finally up and about today and I am nervous about doing to much because I am so worried about something rupturing - however, I am thankful that if this is an ectopic pregnancy, that it was caught early. They did not see ANYTHING in the ultrasounds - only a giant cyst. Since I was administered the methotrexate shot already my gyno has suggested a D&C which I have scheduled this week. Thanks everyone. Unable to load your delegates due to an error MedHelp is not a medical or healthcare provider and your use of this Site does not create a doctor / patient relationship. As my HCG levels were still rising and I continued to be in a lot of pain, I was given an injection of Methotrexate a week ago. Epub 2014 Mar 14.Celik E, Türkçüoğlu I, Karaer A, Kırıcı P, Eraslan S.J Turk Ger Gynecol Assoc. The Gyno is confused he says as my hemoglobin has gone up which means no internal bleeding, my pain is gone, and i have stopped bleeding. How many days were there between the hCG tests? 2005 Oct 11;173(8):905-12. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.050222.Pak J Med Sci. I received the methotrexate shot on dec 27th, 2 of them actually, and it is now 5 days after and my hcg levels have risen. I hope you have recovered from the emotional and physical pain. Bhcg : the Bhcg often rises the first few days after treatment with methotrexate for an act topic pregnancy. You say you find 5,000 to be a huge increase, but how many days later was it? I'm now in a similar situation. Epub 2006 Mar 29.Natale A, Candiani M, Barbieri M, Calia C, Odorizzi MP, Busacca M.Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2014/8152.4712. 2017 Jan-Feb;33(1):13-17. doi: 10.12669/pjms.331.11238.J Clin Diagn Res. They could not find anything in my uterus or tubes so they assumed it is an ectopic pregnancy. beta-hCG level changes between days 0 and 4 after methotrexate therapy have clinical significance and predictive value. I believe I was only about 4 weeks along. Forget the fountain of youth – try flossing instead! Unable to load your collection due to an error From skin changes to weight loss to unusual bleeding, here are 15 cancer warning signs that women tend to ignore. Has this ever happened to anyone?
I assume your regular ob-gyn is managing your case -- call him or her and get seen.