RYL Forums - Miscarriage - support please! (previously "I feel down the stairs")

MESSAGE FROM THE MODS

We have seen the sad news posted on this thread that since posting for first aid advice re some medical problems with her pregnancy, that katkinb has lost her baby, and is currently in hospital recovering from some medical complications.

So this thread has now been moved from the First Aid forum to the Grief and Trauma forum, with all the posts from the original thread that was located in the First Aid forum, have now been merged together in this one post so that the thread can now be of a more supportive, sympathetic nature rather than getting distracted from the original posts that were aiming to help with the medical issue.

Please post your words of sympathy and support in this thread for kat to read when she gets home.

Kat ... I am very sorry for your loss, and please know that you can turn to members of this community during this very difficult time xxx

typsee.

Original post and replies

ok, so yesterday whenI was carrying my washing upstairs, I slipped and fell down the stairs on my side/stomach.
I have lovely carpet burns on my chin and elbows, and alot of bruising on my hip and stomach.
I felt shaky yesterday after it happened but thought nothing more of it(well apart from feeling a bit stupid), today however Ive been getting some really sharp pains in my side, they are quite debilatating when they happen. Im worried because Im about 14 weeks pregnant, I don't want to cause a fuss but was wondering whether any one had any similar experinces and whether its just the bruising thats making it hurt.
kat x:crying:

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Originally Posted by when*will*this*end

i think that if your worried, especially since your pregnant, id go get it looked at. it never hurts to be on the safe side. Hope all goes well

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Originally Posted by Animad

Because you're pregnant and you fell on your stomach it is best if you get checked out; they might want to do an ultrasound to check the baby is ok to be on the safe side. The sharp pains could be deep bruising in a muscle or you've pulled them stretching them as you fell.

Doctors won't make a fuss if you go and get checked out. It's definately worthwhile especially if you are worried.

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Originally Posted by katkinb

thanks for the replies. I guess I probably should get checked, but, I cant get to my doctors till wednesday.
dont want to appear to be being pathetic about it as its probably nothing.

should I be worried, the pain in my stomach has gotten worse in the last hour or so, and I am bleeding down below. Im scared.

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Originally Posted by ~Aidey~

As a general rule anytime you have any impact to your stomach or lower back while pregnant you should get checked out. Sometimes it can take a couple of days for someone who is pregnant to realize something may be wrong, which is why it's always good to have a doctor check you out as soon as possible, because they can use a doppler or ultrasound to look for problems.

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Originally Posted by katkinb

should I be worried, the pain in my stomach has gotten worse in the last hour or so, and I am bleeding down below. Im scared.

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Originally Posted by x-dieing inside-x

hunny you need to go to hospital and get checked out.
x

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Originally Posted by blondiebear

Go to the emergency room/A+E as soon as possible.

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Originally Posted by katkinb

but I cant get there. am probably just fussing.

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Originally Posted by griddlebone

get a taxi....call an ambuance....there is always a way to get there.Im not trying to sound harsh,but just go!you need to go!

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Originally Posted by ~Aidey~

You need to get to the hospital NOW. You are risking both your life and the life of your baby by not going. Call an ambulance, taxi, friend whatever, but get to a hospital.

There is a very very serious condition called placenta abrupto where the placenta separates from the side of the uterus. It causes bleeding, and can prevent your baby from getting oxygen. If you have this every minute you wait to go to the hospital can be deadly to you and the baby.

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Originally Posted by katkinb

erm, I went to the hospital last night, and typically by the time I got there, the pain in my stomach and back had eased and the bleeding had almost stopped, the nurse taht I spoke to said that I was fine and that it was normal to have some bleeding and that the pain was probably just brusing.
I went home and went to bed, I woke up todayy feeling terrible, the [ain is worse than before, and the bleedingh is very heavy, I feel really sick and dizzy. I dpont know what to do as I dont want to go back to the hospital again and just be seen to be wasting time, but I dont feel right.
the bleeding wont seem to stop and its alot heavier than a period would be. what should I do?

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Originally Posted by katkinb

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Originally Posted by dieing inside

hunny if you are worse you need to go back to hospital.
you will not seem a time waster hunny.

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Originally Posted by katkinb

but I felt like I was wasting their time last night, and they seemed really disinterested.

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Originally Posted by BeautyFiend

Try seeing someone else within the A&E department.
The nurse you saw last time doesn't sound particularly professional.

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Originally Posted by Animad

If you feel worse you DEFINATELY should go to the hospital again. If you get bashed when you're pregnant then it might cause the baby some distress which may have later implications. Also, you may cause some damage to the placenta which slowly worsens as you move around. Heavy bleeding is something that needs to be checked especially as it is getting worse as a problem that wasn't noticed yesterday may have worsened. Did the nurse scan you or anything last night? You are definately not making a fuss over nothing.

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Originally Posted by katkinb

no they didnt scan me, they were really busy with the usual saturday night drunks, she just asked some questions and felt my stomach and back, they checked my blood pressure which was high, but she said that was probably down to me worrying about it.
I suppose i might have played down how bad I was feeling as I hat ehospitals. Pain is really sharp and crampy now and bleeding is pretty continyous, and cant stop shaking. maybe Im just getting a cold or something as I feel really cold and thats just making me feel worse or something.

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Originally Posted by ~Aidey~

Scoot right on back down to the hospital and demand to see a doctor. Frankly that nurse was an idiot, and you need to be seen by a doctor. Some minor minor spotting may be something they can dismiss, but not a heavy constant flow. I don't care if you have to throw a hissy fit to see a doctor, i think you should go back to the hospital asap.

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Originally Posted by BlondieBear

Aidey is the professional. I totally agree with her though.
You are not wasting their time. You are taking care of yourself!

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Originally Posted by katkinb

Im being taken back to the hospital by my partner as when he came round I had fainted.
I hope taht Im not wasting there time.

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Originally Posted by ~Aidey~

Are you serious? YOU'RE NOT WASTING THEIR TIME! You're pregnant, having abdominal pain, bleeding and now you've fainted. You need to be seen by a doctor before something critical happens!

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Originally Posted by katkinb

Im sorry, I know that I should go, I guess that as they seemed so dismissive last nite, I must just be making a mountainout of a mole hill.
Any way keep your fingers crossed for me, and thank you

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Originally Posted by blondiebear

Can someone please explain to me why a mom-to-be is less important than someone who got drunk?

You are not making a mountain out of a mole hill. There are two of you to consider!

*sends you a prayer*
Please let us knows how it goes?

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Originally Posted by The Modnight Crazies

Ugh high blood pressure is always dangerous while being pregnant, I can't believe the nurse wasn't worried about that...

Anyway yes go back, demand tests, scans and answers. Good luck.

Marte

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Originally Posted by blondiebear

How are you???

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Originally Posted by iwanttobreakfree

Hope you're okay and got seen by a doctor x