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Hi. I had a surgical abortion done on my 6 week fetus. Right after the abortion, I did not experience any cramping nor pain. I was just bleeding abit and I was only given painkiller by my doctor. He didn't give me any antibiotic. However, 6 days after I had my abortion, I started to experience very persistent and intense cramps. It will go on and off and I started taking the painkiller given by my doctor. Now it's been 6 days worth of intense cramps, unlike those I get when I have my menses. I went for my follow up check up today and my doctor brushed off my pain, as he said my ultra scan shows that everything is well. He did say I may have a minor infection and gave me 1 capsule of fluconazole to be taken today and 2 tablets of cycin to be taken tomorrow. I have taken the fluconazole but my pain is still there and honestly i cannot take the pain anymore. I find it excrutiating. My qn is, is it normal, the pain that I have been feeling for the last 6 days? Should I get a 2nd opinion from another doctor?

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Dear F,

Yes if you are in pain you need to go to another doctor. Don't let a doctor, even if a professional, brush off your pain. You are the only one who can tell if something is wrong so go with your instincts. This can be dangerous to your life and health. Please get an another opinion and let me know what happens. You can email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and hope to hear from you soon.

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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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