[jenica]

I started a light period 10/26, had my IUD removed 10/27 and began a heavy period 10/28. On 11/6 I had a constant headache, nausea, and extreme fatigue which hasn't left me since. I feel exactly like I did my first two pregnancies only the symptoms are more severe. I had a blood test yesterday which read negative for pregnancy. I'm very confused with no answers. Maybe the test was taken too soon and I am pregnant? Or this is my reaction to getting my normal cycle back?

[LearningAsIGo]

A blood test for pregnancy is the most accurate test without an ultrasound... or waiting 9 months. ;)

Your body may be reacting to the end of birth control... give it a few days and you can always test again.

[jenica]

I think I had the test done too soon. I had the IUD removed exactly 2 weeks before the blood test. I am still experiencing all the pregnancy symptoms. Why would having my IUD removed cause all the pregnancy symptoms? My doctor said she's never seen it happen to anyone before.

[justcurious55]

The annoying thing about pregnancy symptoms is that they are so similar to so many other things. PMS, the flu sometimes. I'd wait a bit longer and test again. If it's still negative and you're still experiencing the same symptoms, definitely go back to your dr and figure out what is going on.

[jenica]

That's true. My only thing is that these are all the same symptoms I experienced my other 2 pregnancies, only intensified. I know it's not the flu by the way I feel. My gut tells me I'm pregnant with multiples due to the early arrival of symptoms, the intensity of them and let's not forget a mother's intuition. Multiples run in both sides of my family to a high degree. I plan to retest on Wednesday. Until then lots of rest and patience.

[justcurious55]

You know your body best. Keep us updated :)

[jenica]

I'll post the results by Thursday morning.