Re: loss of some symptoms, but great HCG levels...confused

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At Thu, 16 Jan 2003, Gayle wrote: >
>At Thu, 16 Jan 2003, Tara wrote:
>>
>>I am 5 wks, 4 days pg. I had an HCG test done yesterday because I was
>>concerned about my loss of symptoms, mainly my breast tenderness and
>>eating pattern. Over the last 3 days my breasts seems to be losing
>>tenderness to almost no feeling and they even seem like they've gotten a
>>little smaller... they really got big quickly. Also, I don't have an
>>appetite anymore and when I eat is when I actually feel sick. I'm
>>confused because my HCG were 7440 for 5 1/2 week pg. which my doctor
>>said was great. They have been continually raising higher than doubling
>>since the doctor first tested me at 3 1/2 weeks pg. I've already
>>miscarried 2 consecutive times and I'm afraid this will be the 3rd. I
>>tested positive for APA and I have a mild kidney disease and I'm doing
>>everything right (taking baby aspirin, relaxation, and progesterone
>>suppositories). My last two miscarriges my symptoms were much the same
>>around this time, yet the HCG's never doubled and were always much
>>lower. My doctor said I'll have to wait for a heartbeat next week with
>>an u/s. Has anyone ever had great HCG levels with no major symptoms?
>>Any medical advice or personal stories would be appreciated.
>
>Tara, I understand how difficult it is to "wait and see." My experiences
>have been similar to yours. I had two early miscarriages (chemical pg)
>and then became pg shortly after the second m/c. I had NO symptoms, but
>my HCG levels were indicative of a healthy pg. I'm now in my 24th week,
>all seems to be well with the baby, and I've yet to have any of the
>usual symptoms other than a period of time when I had food aversions.
>Try to relax and enjoy! You're doing everything you can to have a
>healthy pregnancy. Some things are just beyond our control. Try to be
>positive! Good luck!
>
>--
>Gayle
>

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