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Q: Am I Pregnant?

asked by: Justy24 on January 18th, 2006

Experienced User

Hello, my name is justina, I have been married for 2 years 3years in june. I suffer from gad(generalized anxiety disorder) with panic attacks. I am taking three different medications and I stopped taking birth control a couple weeks before starting these medications.
I am a week late for my period and I am never late. My breasts are sore and swollen, I wake up through the night the last few nights to use the washroom, and I have a funny feeling in my lower tummy.
I kept thinking I was bloating and getting ready for my period but it doesnt show up. I am scared because I am on these medications, and if I go off of them I will be right back where I started a nervous wreck.
They say that I will pass that on to my baby if I am pregnant. What innocent child deserves that!?! And if I remain on these medications I am putting the baby at risk too. I do not know what to do.
I also have been having a thick whitish discharge it is gross, it is not clear, and there isn't really an odor. I am a clean person so this is grossing me out.
I am going to get a pregnancy test this afternoon I think, to find out but I do not know about the meds and the discharge. My doctor is out on maternity leave so I am lost for help.

Can anyone give me any advice? I would be greatful.
Thank you,
justy24

Replies(8)

lesliepei

replied on January 18th, 2006

Experienced User

If you don't mind me asking, what medications are you taking for the anxiety? If you are pregnant, I would call an ob and let them know that your gp is on mat leave and let them know what meds you are on. They may see you right away.

Leslie

sandyallen

replied on January 18th, 2006

Extremely eHealthy

Hi there! You may be pregnant, take a home pregnancy test, especially if you have had unprotected sex, it could also be from stress and anxiety as it takes a while for the pills to kick in and it could be from stopping your birth control pills as it takes time for your body and system sometimes to get back into shape. A better way to tell is after missing your period is to get a blood test (pregnancy) from your dr and talking to him/ her about the meds you have been on, if you are pregnant. Try not to stress as stress is not good for pregnancy(i know it is easier said than done).
Good luck!
Keep us posted.

Justy24

replied on January 18th, 2006

Experienced User

Medications

Thank you for the replies. I appreciate any advice I recieve.
As for the pills that I am taking I am on propranolol for my heart because it was up to 141bpm when I was in outpatients with a severe anxiety attack, celexa 20mg for my anxiety/panic attacks, and ativan 1mg for quick relief for anxiety attacks.
I know that the ativan is not good when pregnant I looked it up but the other two never said much.
I am going into town tonight with my husband to pick up a pregnancy test and i'll let you know how I make out.
If the test is positive I will make a doctor's appointment asap. I just hope that no damage has been done as of now if I am indeed pregnant.

Thank you again.
Justy24

Kimmeh

replied on January 18th, 2006

Active User, very eHealthy

Justy I was just wondering if you ever used to go onto webmd a million years ago and if you live in the ontario region??

Justy24

replied on January 18th, 2006

Experienced User

Webmd?

Not sure if I have been on webmd. And I am from nova scotia, I have never been to ontario, although I went to university with a few from there.

Sorry if you thought you knew who I was.

Justy24

time to go get a pregnancy test.
Wish me luck.

Kimmeh

replied on January 18th, 2006

Active User, very eHealthy

Haha no problem...You just seemed like someone I knew forever ago. Anyways good luck with the test!!

Justy24

replied on January 18th, 2006

Experienced User

Guess What???

Well I took the test tonight and guess what?
I am indeed pregnant. So, tomorrow I have to make a doctors appointment to see about the drugs I am taking and the next step I need to take. I do not know what to think right now. I am excited, but yet I am nervous. Wow, I am going to be a mom, that is if I don't miscarry again.
Yes I miscarried 3 years ago next month. I was in college taking my nursing degree and my boyfriend who is now my husband and I got pregnant. I couldn't tell anyone at that time because I was not married yet and my family is religious and would have freaked out. Three months passed and I miscarried. It was the worst experience I have ever had to go through and I hope and pray that it doesn't happen again.
But if it does, there is a reason.
So, I thought I would fill you in, but now I need to go to bed and get some rest.
G'night.

Justy24

Kimmeh

replied on January 19th, 2006

Active User, very eHealthy

Congragulations :d I wish you the best of luck!

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