M/C--bleeding for a month?

[annieh22]

So I've had a long month with a natural m/c, then needing cytotec a week later, then another drug( can't recall the name) a week after that to complete the miscarriage and get out all tissue. However, I'm still bleeding being 5 weeks out. I thought it was nearing the end as the blood turned pink/brown with fewer clots for a few days, but is now red again.

I go in for another pregnancy test (weekly until had is 0) on Wednesday. The levels have dropped 191 to 66 last week. Think I should call sooner about this? Is it unusual to bleed this long? Bleeding is less than a period, but more than just spotting.

Blargh. I'm so over this. I just want my body to feel normal again and not have to keep wearing pads.

[bcarp30]

Are you pretty active?

My last m/c I took Cytotec and spotted for a week, then the actually m/c and tissue passed significantly for a couple days, and then another 10 days or so of bleeding and spotting and intermittent tissue. It seemed to drag on longer than my precious losses and I wonder if that is because of the Cytotec. Did your dr do an u/s to look for retained tissue? I know mine does that in addition to blood work just to make sure it's all passed. Even after the u/s gave me the all clear I had some random spotting on days I was really active.

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this.

[annieh22]

Aug 9, 2015 20:12:10 GMT -5 bcarp30 said:

Are you pretty active?

My last m/c I took Cytotec and spotted for a week, then the actually m/c and tissue passed significantly for a couple days, and then another 10 days or so of bleeding and spotting and intermittent tissue. It seemed to drag on longer than my precious losses and I wonder if that is because of the Cytotec. Did your dr do an u/s to look for retained tissue? I know mine does that in addition to blood work just to make sure it's all passed. Even after the u/s gave me the all clear I had some random spotting on days I was really active.

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this.

I'm not that active. I have 2 kids and a dog so I'm not exactly sitting around either. I do notice increased bleeding and clots if I walk the dog our normal loop vs the shorter one I've been doing. But walking makes me feel better. I'm tired of taking it easy.

I've had multiple ultrasounds and the last one 1.5 weeks ago showed all tissue was passed. I'm starting to wonder if another is needed though. I've been having other random symptoms (headaches, woozy, just general not feeing good or feelingl myself). No fever or anything though.

Thanks for sharing your experience. I certainly wouldn't wish this on anyone, but I appreciate hearing from those who have been there.

[chickadee77]

I had a d&c both times, and the first time sounds like what you describe - it was actually my period returning right on schedule. Could it be that?

[annieh22]

Aug 9, 2015 20:30:45 GMT -5 chickadee77 said:

I had a d&c both times, and the first time sounds like what you describe - it was actually my period returning right on schedule. Could it be that?

Hmm. That hadn't even crossed my mind. Maybe? I guess I don't know how to tell for sure at this point.

[bcarp30]

The other symptoms you described plus the blood loss would make me agree with you, that something else is up. I'm so sorry!! chickadee77 has a good point too, could it be your period? Mine are always so messed up after a m/c.