need help asap

[kaylplus2]

yesterday i ended up in hospital with suspected eptoic pregnancy, so they done blood tests, and today went for a scan and baby is in womb( thankfully) but they only checked my right side which is were the pain was, when i saw doctor she told me they were worryed bout my hcgs, which is 700 and some thing and by tomorrow they have to be over 1000, and im only 4 weeks pregnant and when ive looked these up i can only find that at 4 weeks pregnant hcgs should be 400 odd at max :s whats the problem with them? and why are they so high?? please help

[chantal21]

I wish you the best!! Keep us updated. =)

[kaylplus2]

yer go for another in 2 weeks, really do hope so, just doctors paniced me after beenj told i was havin an eptoic n then not n stuff thanks ne ways

[kaylplus2]

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--On the American Pregnancy site, it says that their HCG levels are just a GUIDELINE--

thats what i ment by id rather listen 2 a doctor whose already sed they are worryed, plus im not american!
i hav had a scan n saw the baby which is 3mm so doctor said bout 4 weeks,
how many kids hav u had to tell me whats normal?? n normal for 4 weeks max is 400!!

[chantal21]

I agree with ExpectingaRedhead. Also, if you had a scan already and saw the baby, that is a very good sign. I would honestly just wait it out and go for  another scan in a week or two. And every pregnancy is different. Just because your numbers were perfect with your first, does not mean it will happen that way again.

[ExpectingaRedhead]

If you'd rather listen to a doctor than a website, then why are you asking for our advice???

Anyway, high HCG levels could also mean you are further along than you think, that you are having a molar pregnancy or you are having multiples.

But honestly 700 doesn't sound that high. It sounds like a normal range to me.

[kaylplus2]

well yes im in masses of pain as they thought i was havin an eptoic but as ive said the doctor told me she was worryed over how high they were. as with my 1st i was on the line every time, if a doctor is worring and calling me in daily to the hosp i think it might b some thing to worry bout

[chantal21]

and just like njeosys said, make sure your levels are doubling every 48 hours or so.

[chantal21]

I have heard that if your levels are too high it may not be good and if they are too low it's not good....but what is too high and too low? everyone is different. But in your case, 700 doesn't seem too high at all. Mine were always on the lower end and I am now 21 weeks. I have heard of women having ridiculously high numbers and were perfectly fine! It just depends. If you are not cramping or bleeding, try not to worry yourself! I think you are okay.

[njeosys]

Having high HCG isn't an indication of a problem. Having LOW HCG is a cause for worry. Your levels should double every 24-48 hours no matter what they are at this point.

[kaylplus2]

yes but this is my 2nd child hand as they said they are worried cos as the DOCTOR sed they to high for 4 weeks so rather listen to a doctor then a website sorry

[ExpectingaRedhead]

No, they don't have to be 400 maximum at 4 weeks. On the American Pregnancy site, it says that their HCG levels are just a GUIDELINE-- every woman’s level of hCG can rise differently.

[kaylplus2]

well they only checked my right side so maybe baby in my left side of my womb

[neasyc]

i dont know i think it is better higher than lower good luck and congrats (mabay their is one hiding from the scan lol)

[kaylplus2]

no cos ive had scan and baby is only 3mm so 4 weeks and with my daughter i was bang on normal with her on my hcgs

[neasyc]

or you could be further on than you think

[neasyc]

could be just you some woman have higher levels than others i would be more worried if it was low a high level can  be a sign of mutiples

[kaylplus2]

triplets run on my dads side, but only 2 sets tha have been born in past 30 years, but not twins in mine nor my partners, does this high hcg mean nothin to worry bout? or is it a mutiple birth?

[neasyc]

that a great level do twins run in your family lol