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Expert: - 12/8/2009


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I am 23 years old and took Mifeprex at the doctors office during the day and 24 hours later I took Misoprostol orally. That night after taking the pills was the most pain I've experienced in my life, however I have read that that is normal. That was 6 days ago. I am still bleeding and just starting cramping bad again. Not like before but I will get extremely sharp pains in my abdomen every now and then and now it is a constant pain and it hurts to get up and walk, it's not unbearable pain, just really uncomfortable. It feels a little like gas pains but worse. Also, I a still bleeding but really only when I am on the toilet. It is very stringy-looking, almost like discharge, and I am passing dark red clots quite often too. I am just wondering if this is serious and I need to seek medical attention or if these side-effects are common. Thank you so much for your time!

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Dear Randi,

How are you feeling now? Yes, the bleeding and other symptoms could be serious. I hope that you did seek medical help if you had any more problems. Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and let me know any updates. I hope to hear from you soon. Also, if you have any emotional problems from abortion, I do offer free post abortion counseling.

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Diane Cheryl

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Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com if I am "maxed out" on questions. I will answer as soon as I can. Please be patient because I get many emails. If I don't answer within a reasonable time, please email me again and put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line of your email. Thanks. Please contact me if you would like information about abortion procedures. What are your questions or concerns about an abortion? I also would be able to help with resources and networking. I can provide insight about emotional and psychological aspects of abortion. I would like to help you with up-to-date info and advice. I haven't had an abortion myself, but have 3 close friends who have experienced abortion and I can relate through them. I can also provide resources if you have experienced any post-abortion problems; medical, psychological, emotional, or spiritual. PRIVATE QUESTIONS ARE WELCOME!

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women in unexpected pregnancy situations. I also provide resources for PASS (Post Abortion Stress Syndrome).

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Illinois Valley Community College (LaSalle-Peru, Illinois), Austin Community College and Travel Agent Degree.
Almost 22 years of on-the-job training onsite at abortion clinics and volunteering at pregnancy resource centers. Sonogram training and Post Abortion Counseling Training. Have done research with hundreds of women for almost 23 years regarding abortion, pregnancy and post-abortion healing.

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