testing

my followup appointment after my mc my doc gave me paperwork to get blood tests done for things like factor v thyroid lupus ect.... i never went did any of you do this testing after your first mc

i didnt... my doctor didnt want to do anything!! i was so upset over it

can you still go? or do you need new paperwork? i would do it...

i prob still could go or i prob could call and get new forms i just hate blood tests and i hate looking to find things wrong esp since nothing runs in my family i just thought it would be easy to get pg again i think i will give it 1 more month and then i will go back to the doc to get the tests done

I went for all sorts of bloodwork after my m/c. We're still waiting for some of it to come in. I've been trying for over 4 1/2 years, so I probably have a different mentality at this point- but IMO, I would jump to get that bloodwork done. From what I've seen a lot of drs don't feel it's necessary to do any bloodwork to see what's going on until after another 1 OR 2 miscarriages. I don't want my future children's lives being in jeopardy if in fact it is something as simple as a clotting issue that medication can fix, KWIM? It may be nothing, it may have just been a fluke thing- but do you want to take that chance? JMO. GL to you!

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Posted by MrsMessina

I went for all sorts of bloodwork after my m/c. We're still waiting for some of it to come in. I've been trying for over 4 1/2 years, so I probably have a different mentality at this point- but IMO, I would jump to get that bloodwork done. From what I've seen a lot of drs don't feel it's necessary to do any bloodwork to see what's going on until after another 1 OR 2 miscarriages. I don't want my future children's lives being in jeopardy if in fact it is something as simple as a clotting issue that medication can fix, KWIM? It may be nothing, it may have just been a fluke thing- but do you want to take that chance? JMO. GL to you!

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Posted by sweetdreamz1181
thank you!

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I totally agree...had i gone through the testing, i would have maybe been able to avoid my second miscarriage. IMO, if your insurance covers it, do it. It is a simple blood test that could show a lot. I am so angry that it was not offered to me after my first loss...

i wish you all the best!

Usually they dont do that till after 3rd M/C. My Dr ordered them and I found out I had Some blood clotting disorders. I would go....

I'd go in a heartbeat. I just had my second m/c and the fact that my doc is ambivalent about testing until it happens again is major cause of agitation to me.

If your doc will do it, jump at the opportunity. In the end, a little blood test is nothing compared to how you would feel if it all happened again- especially if you could have avoided it.

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Posted by QueSeraSera

I'd go in a heartbeat. I just had my second m/c and the fact that my doc is ambivalent about testing until it happens again is major cause of agitation to me.

If your doc will do it, jump at the opportunity. In the end, a little blood test is nothing compared to how you would feel if it all happened again- especially if you could have avoided it.

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I did the testing after the 2nd m/c and we discovered that I had 2 blood clotting disorders. It was prob. just a coincidence as we know my 2nd m/c was chromosomal, but regardless I need to take precations this time around. I currently take folfard, baby aspirin, and lovenox. It's defintely worth finding out as soon as you can.

After losing my last pg at 16 weeks, I have to admit - I am terrified of putting my body and my heart on the line again.

I did have lots of blood work done before I could even consider whether or not I wanted to TTC again. Thankfully I did because they did find an issue which I am now seeing other doctors for. Once I know where I am with my body, I can think clearer about my risks.