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Could I possibly be pregnant?
Um, hi everyone. I really don't know where to post this. Although it may seem silly that I'm asking for medical advice on a forum, I would really like for someone to hear me out or try and lead me in the right direction. I'm really sorry for this being so long.
Well, first off I'm 18 years old and of course I'm sexually active (of course lol). I had a boyfriend during the summer and we had intercourse often. However, I was on Depo-Provera during this time. However after the first time we had sex, I began to feel a bit nauseous (this was in late June) only for a minute or so. I would also get a bit dizzy. Fearing that I could've been pregnant, I took an hpt, both of which came back negative. So I put the whole pregnancy scare behind me and went on with my life since being on Depo, I didn't have any periods.
During the month of July, I went to visit my ex in his hometown this was the first time I had a period in 6 months so we began to use protection thinking that Depo might've worn off before I due for another shot. This is where things began to get weird. The feeling of being nauseous and slightly dizzy came back. The smell of seafood made me feel like hell. I could also smell someone's brand new car all the way down the street.
Not even a week after I came back home from the month long visit, I took two more hpt's - as the first two both negative. AF also came, but it only lasted a day and was extremely light. Which is strange considering my history with AF. I wanted a definitive answer, so I went to a clinic and took a urine test and even had a doctor give me an exam where he just felt on my stomach. Nothing. Thinking I was in the clear, once again I just went on my merry way! He just told me that Depo withdrawal symptoms often mimic symptoms of pregnancy.
It wasn't until November that the fear came back. I'm minding my own business and I feel this extremely strong push in my lower abdomen, where my uterus would be. Ever since then, I've been feeling flutters, twitches strong enough to show through my hoodie or shirts, even tumbling at times. While doing laundry I felt extremely dizzy. I had to sit down. I've gained over 20 Ibs. I want sour skittles and vanilla flavored anything nearly 24/7. My breasts, that usually never hurt, have gotten to be fuller, and blue veins appeared a few months back. Now I feel them tingle and they throb, so much they hurt. (sorry for tmi)
I've talked to my mother about it, but she brushes it off, I've asked for blood test, but no one will give them to me. they just blame it on Depo, despite me not having another injection for over 7 months, and send me out the door. I'm frustrated and beginning to feel crazy. If I am pregnant I would be 5 months or so. My insurance won't allow me to have a visit with an obsterician, I would have to pay out of pocket and I'm an 18 year old poor college student. I would really know what I should do to be 100% I am or I'm not so I can receive adequate care or if there is another potential problem.
If you could help me, you would be a Godsend!
Well, first off I'm 18 years old and of course I'm sexually active (of course lol). I had a boyfriend during the summer and we had intercourse often. However, I was on Depo-Provera during this time. However after the first time we had sex, I began to feel a bit nauseous (this was in late June) only for a minute or so. I would also get a bit dizzy. Fearing that I could've been pregnant, I took an hpt, both of which came back negative. So I put the whole pregnancy scare behind me and went on with my life since being on Depo, I didn't have any periods.
During the month of July, I went to visit my ex in his hometown this was the first time I had a period in 6 months so we began to use protection thinking that Depo might've worn off before I due for another shot. This is where things began to get weird. The feeling of being nauseous and slightly dizzy came back. The smell of seafood made me feel like hell. I could also smell someone's brand new car all the way down the street.
Not even a week after I came back home from the month long visit, I took two more hpt's - as the first two both negative. AF also came, but it only lasted a day and was extremely light. Which is strange considering my history with AF. I wanted a definitive answer, so I went to a clinic and took a urine test and even had a doctor give me an exam where he just felt on my stomach. Nothing. Thinking I was in the clear, once again I just went on my merry way! He just told me that Depo withdrawal symptoms often mimic symptoms of pregnancy.
It wasn't until November that the fear came back. I'm minding my own business and I feel this extremely strong push in my lower abdomen, where my uterus would be. Ever since then, I've been feeling flutters, twitches strong enough to show through my hoodie or shirts, even tumbling at times. While doing laundry I felt extremely dizzy. I had to sit down. I've gained over 20 Ibs. I want sour skittles and vanilla flavored anything nearly 24/7. My breasts, that usually never hurt, have gotten to be fuller, and blue veins appeared a few months back. Now I feel them tingle and they throb, so much they hurt. (sorry for tmi)
I've talked to my mother about it, but she brushes it off, I've asked for blood test, but no one will give them to me. they just blame it on Depo, despite me not having another injection for over 7 months, and send me out the door. I'm frustrated and beginning to feel crazy. If I am pregnant I would be 5 months or so. My insurance won't allow me to have a visit with an obsterician, I would have to pay out of pocket and I'm an 18 year old poor college student. I would really know what I should do to be 100% I am or I'm not so I can receive adequate care or if there is another potential problem.
If you could help me, you would be a Godsend!
I'm making an appt with a clinic in my hometown. I'll be swinging by over christmas break and hopefully they won't brush me off, because I'd hate to not know I'm pregnant or if there is another serious problem that needs to be addressed. I will be going despite insurance, this is the one time I don't mind forking over $200 or so for an ultrasound.
there is health centers that will test you for free last I knew,
I know they do it in Michigan, I'm not sure were you are from.
I would get a phone book and start calling health clinics.
Being in College and being pregnant can be tough,
I've had troubles with my pregnancy and it's hell trying to go to class.
So I hope the best for you.
I know they do it in Michigan, I'm not sure were you are from.
I would get a phone book and start calling health clinics.
Being in College and being pregnant can be tough,
I've had troubles with my pregnancy and it's hell trying to go to class.
So I hope the best for you.
Unfortunately, the only person that can help you is a doctor and the best doctor to see is an OBGYN.
When was the last time you tested? A HPT will typically give a positive result for pregnancy 2 weeks after conception.
Unexplained weight gain and dizziness are two symptoms that need to be addressed by a doctor - they can be signs of something very serious so its important that you have an appropriate exam, insurance or not.
When was the last time you tested? A HPT will typically give a positive result for pregnancy 2 weeks after conception.
Unexplained weight gain and dizziness are two symptoms that need to be addressed by a doctor - they can be signs of something very serious so its important that you have an appropriate exam, insurance or not.
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