What do you think?

kelsx · Jan 27, 2011, 11:17 PM

Well, I've had very odd periods since about September 2010. But, it wasn't until about November when I started having nasua, horrible pains in my abdomen, my breasts getting more and more sore, fatigue, a lot of back aches and headaches, and weird cravings. Do you think I'm pregnant? Or what? I've taken about 3 home pregnancy tests but those things never have gave me the right answer. So, I had my doctor take 4 blood pregnancy tests and they were positive. But, he said it was PCOS making my body think I'm pregnant and that's why they were positive. Can PCOS really do that to a woman's body? Then he said the syptoms would go away but they haven't and he told me this like December 9th 2010. I need help please. What should I do?

Alty · Jan 27, 2011, 11:21 PM

Did your doctor do anything else to determine that the positive blood tests weren't because of pregnancy, like an ultrasound?

Personally, I'd get a second opinion.

kelsx · Jan 27, 2011, 11:29 PM

No, actually he just sent me home with some weird antibiotics and said everything would be fine. Problem is I have no insurance because I just started my new job. So, no going to the doctor for me yet. This sucks.

Alty · Jan 27, 2011, 11:36 PM

I wish we could give you a definite answer, and I would never say that you shouldn't trust your doctor, but I have to wonder why he would just dismiss 4 positive blood tests to PCOS. Women with PCOS can get pregnant, so why would he just assume, without further tests, that you're not, when you had 4 positives?

I'm sorry that you're in this situation. Are you still on the antibiotics?

I'm going to PM our resident nurse. She works in labor and delivery. Hopefully she can give you better advice.

She may not be here right now, so if you don't get an answer tonight, please check back tomorrow. She works insane hours and can't always be here. :)

Sorry I couldn't be more help.

kelsx · Jan 27, 2011, 11:41 PM

I have no clue why he would do that either. He was just a horrible doctor all together I do believe. He was one of those ones who needed to go back to school and learn something that he could actually do. But, your being a great help. Thank you!

J_9 · Jan 27, 2011, 11:48 PM

I'm sorry you are going through this right now, but let me ask you a question.

Was this doctor you saw an OB/GYN or your primary care physician?

There are a few things that may cause a false positive, but typically, PCOS does not.

kelsx · Jan 27, 2011, 11:49 PM

He was my OB/GYN.

kelsx · Jan 27, 2011, 11:56 PM

Idk what was wrong with him though. It made me wonder.

J_9 · Jan 27, 2011, 11:58 PM

WOW! Really?

I am laboring a patient right now. When the OB get's here to deliver, I will ask him his opinion on this matter.

kelsx · Jan 28, 2011, 12:14 AM

Well, he also said it wasn't just the cysts. The cysts were actually making my period blood back up about 3-4 months and expanded my uterus walls to make a positive pregnancy test and my body was reacting as if it was about 4 months pregnant.

kelsx · Jan 28, 2011, 12:14 AM

Is that possible?

J_9 · Jan 28, 2011, 12:23 AM

That wouldn't cause a positive test. A positive pregnancy test is due to the Hcg hormone. This hormone is released in pregnancy and only a few other causes. Very few causes to be exact.

I understand you don't have insurance right now, can you go to your local health department or planned parenthood?

kelsx · Jan 28, 2011, 12:35 AM

Yes, I can go to the health department.

kelsx · Jan 28, 2011, 12:36 AM

What very few causes can make the hormone release without being pregnant?

J_9 · Jan 28, 2011, 12:46 AM

Why don't we start from the beginning. First thing in the morning why don't you take a urine pregnancy test and see where that leads you.

kelsx · Jan 28, 2011, 12:50 AM

Well, I can't take urine tests because they don't show the right result ever. They never have. So, I've always had to have blood tests.

kelsx · Jan 28, 2011, 12:51 AM

Can you have pregnancy syptoms without being pregnant?

J_9 · Jan 28, 2011, 01:00 AM

Kelsx, do me a favor... okay?

When you respond, don't use the comments feature. Scroll down to the Answer box. It gives you more room to reply.

As you may know, pregnancy symptoms and premenstrual symptoms can be identical.

Please remind me how late your period is.

kelsx · Jan 28, 2011, 01:03 AM

I haven't had an "actual" period since Semtember 15th 2010. In October or Novemeber I didn't have one, December 3rd 2010 I had about 4 days of dark spotting. Nothing since then. Now I still have all the syptoms and no period what so ever.

J_9 · Jan 28, 2011, 01:23 AM

Still try to take a HPT and get to a clinic. We'll have to wait and go from there.

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