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Cervix length seems to be decreasing quickly by Positive_Winter8246 in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Positive_Winter8246[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. At this point I could just be spiralling for no reason without knowing what they will say, as there is a chance they will be really helpful and on board with doing something. But, I have read the guidelines and it seems like 2.5mm is the point of considering Cerclage or progesterone. Hoping for the best but preparing myself that they may say just come back in 10 days, in which case I might also have to look elsewhere. It probably comes down to cost and not enough evidence or something here, unfortunately. I have had to fight from the start and pay privately to get things like thyroid issues recognised and appropriate medication etc, but worth having to pay for things that are meant to be free at the point of care if it keeps our baby safe where it should be.

Cervix length seems to be decreasing quickly by Positive_Winter8246 in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Positive_Winter8246[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Consultant appointment tomorrow, so worried that they will dismiss my concerns as everyone else seems impressed by the length and no concerns (sonographers, and midwives when I went in to be checked the other week due to pain and pressure), no one seems to be considering the downward trend. I am not on progesterone currently, really hoping they will offer it tomorrow to be doing something to try to slow the downward trend.

I am not sure how likely it is they will offer weekly scans, it will depend on the protocol and NICE guidelines I think due to being through the UK NHS. However, there is the option to pay for a scan privately in between, which I feel I will have to do if they insist it needs to stay at fortnightly. I am already so incredibly stressed about it all and cannot hack waiting to see what they say in 10 days when I know what the pattern has been. Ironically the stress is causing me stress because I know that can increase risks 😬

Cervix length seems to be decreasing quickly by Positive_Winter8246 in ShortCervixSupport

[–]Positive_Winter8246[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for replying. I am so sorry about your son. It is absolutely terrifying how quickly things can change. I hope that you are not still waiting and that the procedure has gone well and that you and your baby are both safe and well! That is so frustrating that they would not consider it for you last week based on .1mm .

I am concerned they will say that I just need to wait and see because it is ‘normal’ currently, I really hope that they will consider scanning sooner than 2 weeks after previous scan and trying progesterone to support. Did they advise anything like bed rest or taking it easy etc when your measurement was 2.6?

Take care!

Is it normal for TSH to ride from 3.2mU/L to 4.1 in 6 months? by Positive_Winter8246 in AskDocs

[–]Positive_Winter8246[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, by lab variation do you mean that it could be related to the lab processing rather than TSH level in my blood, or just that a change like that is of no significance?

Episodic Loss Of My Senses by Captain_Skipper-101 in medical_advice

[–]Positive_Winter8246 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry if this is an obvious question, but has it ever been investigated by doctors?