negative HPT results w/ missed period and many symptoms

[CARL1023]

I am 4 days late for my period and have taken three HPT and all are saying negative.  I have one child and am experiencing several of the same symptoms of my previous pregnancy such as:  tingling breasts, fatigue, nausea, heartburn, etc.  I am concerned that my medication (Effexor XR) that I am taking is causing my test results to be negative.  I am going to call my gyn tommorrow to ask him, but I am worried that I am pregnant and need to be aware of the fact so that i can refrain from taking over the counter meds.  and I also just need to know.  Does anyone have any suggestions?

[Still a mom]

Well you can ask your gyn to do a blood test tomorrow. That should show up a pregnancy pretty much right from the beginning.
Mandi

[Stacie30]

i don't think effexor could cause a false negative. nonetheless if you are worried about OTC meds you could only take the ones that are safe during pregnancy until you get to your gyn and have a blood test. better to be safe than sorry.

[jluhart]

A lot of things can cause a period to be late:  stress, diet, weight gain or loss, hormones, etc.

[Aliwitbaby]

I'm having the same problem! I'm 4 days late ( I'm NEVER LATE!) I have a 6 month old daughter already, and I've taken 2 HPT, with both negative results. I have tender breasts, gas, fatigue, cravings, headaches, frequent urination. Sounds like I'm pregnant to me, I'm planning on waiting a few days to retest and if it is still negative and AF is not here yet then I will get a blood test done. I have no stress.... except for the fact that I dont know If I'm pregnant. I'll keep u posted!

[Bigk0977]

I am currently taking effexor xr. This is my third week on the medication and I am 6 days late. I took two pregnancy tests and they were both negative. This is the first time that I have ever been late or missed a period.  Is it too early for the tests? I was due on the 7th of Oct. Would love to hear your advice!