Negative Pregnancy Test and Continuing Symptoms

[hatrick03]

I took a blood pregnancy test on Mon. (you can refer to my thread posted on 9/10) that came out negative. It was early on - the day after I missed my period - but, I assumed it would be accurate since blood tests can detect pregnancy a week after conception. But, I also read that HCG levels don't rise early with some women, and it's best to re-test. But, does that apply to blood tests, too? It should have picked up at least something, being taken AFTER my missed period, right?

The only reason I'm wondering is that I'm getting bloating, cramps, and tiredness, but it's still not arrived. I skip periods quite a bit, but normally, I will not get PMS symptoms if I'm going to skip. My boobs have been sore for almost 2 weeks. I've never skipped more than 2 periods in a row. I found out that my insurance doesn't cover lab tests. I have enough for the blood test, granted it is not very expensive (awaiting the bill), but not enough for another. I shouldn't need one, right? There's also no PP clinic w/in an hour of here. I made an appt. with my gyno for next week to try to work something out with birth control, to get my cycle on track. I could bring this up then, but I was hoping someone could tell me more about blood tests. From what I've read, I'm worrying needlessly, but I've never felt this way, physically, in my life. I've also taken evening primrose oil for the past several months, which is supposed to help balance hormones naturally - I quit on Saturday. I don't think this could have a bearing on the test. My question is: is it necessary to do another blood test?

[RAWINA]

The implantstion takes place 5-i2 dpo. The Hcg starts to built up in the body soon after that. Just wait two more days and try again. Good luck

[jxnsmom]

I have a question - I was due today for my period - so far nothing, and 2 neg hpt's.  I know it's still a little early possibly.  I have had unusual pms like symptoms this month - i normally get slight cramps (sometimes none at all) and slight lower back pain at the time that my period starts.  This time, i have been experiencing these symptoms for almost 5 days, very gassy and having frequent urination and bowel movements.  My bbs normally get sore about 5-6 days prior to af, but this time they're more sore and the other night it seemed like they actually got fuller/larger during the night. I have also thought that i'm thinking so much about it that i'm making all of this up - but i'm pretty sure i'm not!!!  btw, i'm 15 dpo.  Anyone have an opinion????? Thank you!

[help me 34]

I have been sick for last couple of weeks and had my rode in my arm removed about 2 weeks ago and I have signs of being pregnant I have been vomiting and my boobs are really tender and I have blue vains  sticking up and really tired if I am not pregnant what could it be and I suffer with polcycistic ovaries

[awishforababy]

I have not had a period since July 15th and it's now August the 29th.  I took two pregnancy tests after realizing I hadn't had a period this month.  I have had extremely sore/swollen breasts, fatigue, and frequent urination.  The (two) pregnancy test came back negative.  I think sometimes we get so wrapped up in the excitement of a potential pregnancy we put too much stock in our symptoms...
Now would not be the best time for me to have a baby.  I am just starting my second year of college.  But, never the less, should that test have come back positive I would have been elated!  Babies are a wonderful blessing and I just figured that I would figure it out...   Should my period not show by the September 5th I will retest.  That's just a date I came up with, I'm trying not to waste mega money on those pregnancy tests!  Especially since I am more than likely NOT pregnant! :(  Oh, well on with school and my life!

[jessie922]

I am going throught the same thing.  I am about 4 weeks late with my period.  I've taken 5 pregnancy tests and all negative.  I've been pregnant before and I know the symptoms.  Well I seem to have all those symptoms but I'm extremely baffled by why 5 negative hpt tests.  I honestly could not wait any longer so on Friday I went to get a blood test and I get the results on Tuesday.  I was just wondering if anybody has ever taken 5 hpt tests and all negative but still came out pregnant?

[ann.ntlworld]

hi i have taken 5 tests in the lst 3 months but with my expanding stomach and everything else to go with it would have thought they would be positive  but  they were negative too, my 5th test i took first thing this morning so am going to the doctors today to see if i can find out for sure cause after 2 children and a lost one i would have thought i knew what being pregnant was like!!
so will let you know how it turns out but good luck for tuesday.