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Re: methotrexate - when does it work?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 27 Feb 2000 13:15:45 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 26 Feb 2000, michele wrote: >
>I was given methotrexate yesterday to treat an ectopic in my right
>fallopian tube (6 weeks LMP). I had awful lower back pain for several
>hours yesterday and some cramps which led me to believe that I would
>begin miscarrying at any time. I then had a good night and I feel
>relatively OK this morning. I still have some pinching at my right
>ovary area. If the treatment has worked, when can I expect my periods?

Pain after athe methotrexate is very common and sometimes disconcerting. Make sure you keep you physician apprised of your symptoms, especially if the pain returns.

Time of the next period varies. Average 4-6 weeks.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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