Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    Annearca's Avatar
    Annearca Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Mar 26, 2011, 05:47 PM
    Am I possibly having a miscarriage?
    I am supposedly 6 weeks pregnant almost 7 weeks. Last night after urinating I wiped and saw Bright Red blood. I was frightened so I went to the ER. They told me that the blood isn't bright red. I didn't happen to notice any clots or anything string like. They told me to go home because it seems normal. Today I kept having to wake up due to the fact I needed to go. Gushes of blood every single time I went. No clots. So, I went to the ER again and they took a blood test for me. They told me that my blood count is only 360 and it's too low for an ultrasound to be done. I've tried to look online for possible answers but they're always so different and nothing is absolutely a match to my situation. Please help.
    jenniepepsi's Avatar
    jenniepepsi Posts: 4,042, Reputation: 533
    Ultra Member
     
    #2

    Mar 26, 2011, 10:01 PM

    Yes it seems you may have miscarried. I doubt that it was a blood count they did, as those numbers aren't even feasible, and if it was your bloodcount that was low (CBC, a purple topped tube when they drew your blood) they would not have just sent you home. Was it an HCG? It would have been drawn off a green topped tube.

    And I have never heard of a HCG level of anykind making an ultrasound a problem.

    But yes, it seems you had a miscarriage, and I am truly sorry. Can you make an appointment with your regular doctor?
    adviceishere's Avatar
    adviceishere Posts: 1,027, Reputation: 492
    Ultra Member
     
    #3

    Mar 27, 2011, 12:44 AM

    I'm truly sorry for all this worry your going through, that ER you went to were not very helpful at all and it angers me that you were left with no answers, as jenni said see you Doctor and I wish you the best of luck and health.
    redhed35's Avatar
    redhed35 Posts: 4,221, Reputation: 1910
    Ultra Member
     
    #4

    Mar 27, 2011, 02:02 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by jenniepepsi View Post
    Yes it seems you may have miscarried. I doubt that it was a blood count they did, as those numbers arent even feasable, and if it was your bloodcount that was low (CBC, a purple topped tube when they drew your blood) they would not have just sent you home. was it an HCG? it would have been drawn off a green topped tube.

    And I have never heard of a HCG level of anykind making an ultrasound a problem.

    but yes, it seems you had a miscarriage, and i am truely sorry. Can you make an appointment with your regular doctor?
    I have to disagree, how can anyone online possibly say someone has miscarried, that is devastating to the op.

    To the op; go back to your doctor and get medical confirmation on your pregnancy, do not assume you have miscarried.
    DoulaLC's Avatar
    DoulaLC Posts: 10,488, Reputation: 1952
    Uber Member
     
    #5

    Mar 27, 2011, 06:21 AM

    Annearca,

    Do check with your own doctor. They will do another blood draw. When you said a blood count of "360" I believe you were referring to the hcg level. These levels vary greatly and a one time value doesn't always give a clear picture.

    How was it determined that you might be at 6 or 7 weeks? The ER may have declined an ultrasound simply because they may have felt it would be too early to detect a viable pregnancy at that stage given the test results. Is it possible that you are not as far along as you believe?

    Regardless, a follow up visit with your doctor is in order. Sending you good wishes for this difficult time.
    jenniepepsi's Avatar
    jenniepepsi Posts: 4,042, Reputation: 533
    Ultra Member
     
    #6

    Mar 27, 2011, 08:44 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by redhed35 View Post
    i have to disagree, how can anyone online possibly say someone has miscarried, that is devastating to the op.

    to the op; go back to your doctor and get medical confirmation on your pregnancy, do not assume you have miscarried.
    I whole heartedly apologies if I am wrong. But to my knowledge there is no other cause for this much bleeding in the first trimester other than a miscarrage
    J_9's Avatar
    J_9 Posts: 40,298, Reputation: 5646
    Expert
     
    #7

    Mar 27, 2011, 12:47 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by jenniepepsi View Post
    i whole heartedly apologies if i am wrong. but to my knowledge there is no other cause for this much bleeding in the first trimester other than a miscarrage
    A placenta previa could do this.

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Threatened miscarriage or misdiagnosed miscarriage? [ 3 Answers ]

I've just recently found out I was pregnant, my period was NOT late yet, but I had light spotting and had high hopes so I took a cheap hpt and it showed up positive(My LMP was 10/20/08). The following day I went to the woman's clinic, I was confirmed pregnant. My OBGYN sent me to a lab for blood...

What could it possibly mean when. [ 1 Answers ]

I'm 16 years old, almost 17, doing my A-levels, horribly stressed, and I'm pretty sure this is all just part of growing up. I haven't had many relationships in my life, and definitely no serious ones- I figured I'm a bit young to have had loads of them. But I met this guy last Friday (though...

Could I possibly be? [ 1 Answers ]

Okay make this short as possible. Had unprotected sex a few weeks ago then the next day started my period, was a short one and not much substance to it although still needed to wear something, then turned dark brown the last two days of it. Within the past week I have been feeling carsick, my...

Possibly pregnant.possibly [ 1 Answers ]

I'm a 22 year old male from puerto rico. These recent months have been horrible in my life and my mental stability has been a huge roller coaster ride that now appears to be at the highest peak before the steepest fall. I recently got back together with the love of my life, a beautiful woman who I...

Possibly infertile but possibly pregnant! [ 1 Answers ]

Hi the thing is I have been told that I might not be able to have children! But now I have had unprtected sex for 2 months now I isn't missed ma period yet but my boobs really hurt that much I can't take my bra off plus they are darker round my nipple and I keep getting light twinges of cramp...


View more questions Search