Expert: Pat G - 6/12/2010

Question
QUESTION: Hi,am really having severe pains in my lower left abdomen especially at night after i took abortion pill miferistone,the pain has now been for 2weeks,i really need help.thank you.

ANSWER: Hello, Millicent,

You haven't told me how far along you were when you took the pill, and that's important. Also, what dose did you take? Did you take just mifepristone, or did you also take something else? If you had some kind of medical problem to begin with, let me know that, too.

Taking such a powerful medication when you have a healthy pregnancy, especially without seeing a doctor, is asking for trouble. Usually, at least where I come from, you have to get a prescription, because a doctor will check the patient, take a medical history, and possibly run tests. But I will need more information before I can tell you much. Thank you.

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QUESTION: I took 4pills,2weeks ago and had light bleeding for 2 days and i been having mild abdominal pain since then and feeling nausea.

Answer
Hello, Millicent,

I am very sick today, so this will have to be short. I will write more when I'm feeling better. I need to know how far along you were, and whether you took anything other than mifepristone. Right now, you have a potential emergency. You might have a tubal pregnancy. You need to have this checked out right away, because this is a life-threatening condition.