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[quote=Anonymous][quote=cczbunnie83][quote=Anonymous]My immune problems are sufficiently severe that I had what would probably be classified as infertility rather than recurrent miscarriage, so this may not apply to everyone but here's my experience.

Back when we were trying naturally I always had the feeling we were conceiving but that something was going wrong.  At the time, I was charting and would see the characteristic temperature spikes.  In addition, I had strong early pregnancy symptoms (very different from PMS symptoms for me).  Then, at some point between 7 and 14dpo, I would have an episode of horrible stabbing cramps that lasted an hour or more.  To be clear these were NOTHING like period cramps.  The first time it happened, I was home by myself and was on the verge of calling 911 when it went away.  After the cramping episode, my pregnancy symptoms always disappeared.  Several days later, my period would arrive (always late).

I didn't learn until later than the stabbing cramps were the result of my immune system launching an attack on the fertilized egg as it tried to implant.  When I finally had my NK cells tested the doctor said they were some of the highest levels she'd ever seen.  FYI, I also have endometriosis, which is considered a strong risk factor for pregnancy-related immune problems.[/quote]

Sorry for bumping this article after years... but I've had 2 miscarriages and wondering if you ever conceived despite the immune problems you had. I've had 2 early miscarriages and had that same pain you describe... I have endometriosis and I have a strong hunch that my problem is immune related... I have no problem getting pregnant, my problem is staying pregnant.. never been beyond 5 weeks. And also which doctor did you see? Thank so much for any info you may provide. And I hope I'm not opening any wounds with this post.
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Yes!  I saw Dr. Abbasi, who works in conjunction with the Alan Beer Center.  She finally diagnosed my immune problem and I was treated with IVIG, Lovenox and steroids.  After four years of trying everything under the sun, we were successful on our very first transfer with the  IVIG.  Eighteen months later we tried again with a frozen embryo (and more IVIG).  Again, we were successful again on the first try.  I gave birth to #2 eight weeks ago.

FYI, I saw three different doctors before going to Dr. Abbasi.  All 3 told me that reproductive immunology was voodoo science and I probably just had bad eggs, but none of them were able to get me pregnant.  Thank God I stuck to my guns and trusted my gut that something else was going on.  Good luck!

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