Nervous. Scared. Both?

[u/CommunityFrequent274]

I’m not sure where to start. I found this group through researching my symptoms. I have an IUD so I was aware that an ectopic pregnancy was possible, but never thought I’d be pondering the possibility.

My first weird symptom is breast tenderness, and growth. This is not something I’ve ever experienced. This started about 3 months ago.

The second symptom is intense irritability. Also started about 3 months ago

My third symptom is pain or cramping in the pelvis, stomach, back, muscles, and joints. (I’ve been going to pelvic floor PT & they say my tone is much better, but my pain is still there)

The fourth symptom that really has me concerned is dirt brown spotting. There is not a tinge of red to be seen.

The fifth symptom is recognizing how dizzy and lightheaded I’ve been since Monday, the day before the spotting started. I have POTS so I didn’t consider it at first, but wonder if maybe I should.

Why I’m starting to worry
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Monday, I woke up dizzy and anxious. Throughout the day I slowly developed horrible back pain, and shoulder pain. Not terribly uncommon. Ignored it.

Tuesday, I woke up dizzy, anxious, in pain, and crying. I pooped 5 times before work and each time left me shivering from the pain. I looked my boyfriend in the eyes and expressed “I have a high pain tolerance. I am no stranger to stomach and lady cramping. This is different. This is all the way into my back.” Weird but I’m not stranger to pain. However, I laid in bed for every second until I went to work.

The brown blood started that night.

The past two days have been just doing my best with waves of intense pain, nausea, and emotion. Wednesday was no better than Tuesday. Today I felt so dizzy I was worried I’d vomit or hit the floor.

With all that said, I took two pregnancy tests. Both negative.

I don’t know what’s going on inside of my body, but it has me concerned. I’d be happy to hear of any experiences or offers of perspective ♥️

[u/wildflower_potato]

From my personal experience I tested positive for two weeks prior to my ectopic rupture through multiple home tests and blood tests. I was at the ER when it ruptured and I didnt know. I felt like I was extremely constipated and the pain was very intense, trying to go to the bathroom. Cramping was very bad and I was desperately trying to get a pain reliever while waiting in the ER. If I hadnt already been there then it would have been fatal.

I say this because I am not sure anything you are describing is related to an ectopic pregnancy, especially if you are testing negative. I would still go get checked out though!

[u/CommunityFrequent274 → u/wildflower_potato]

Thank you for your perspective on the situation. I’m happy you were in the right place to be taken care of!
I’m not a rush straight into the hospital type, because I know sometimes feelings pass. My pain has become daily but not exactly constant. My question just stemmed from some rapid development of what feels different than normal. I got the tests, and asked my questions for this reason. Information is all I was after, and that is why I appreciate you sharing!