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I am 8 weeks pregnant, i wasn't feeling good went to er. did an ultrasound and it showed the sac but couldn't see the embryo. data said i'm 5w.5ds not?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Always call OB: The er is not often the best place when you are pregnant. Did you phone your ob? What did they say? This is serious stuff and i prefer to defer to the professionals helping you in person.

Answered 12/31/2013

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