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Expert: - 12/23/2011


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I had an abortion a little over 2 weeks ago through the abortion pill. Afterwards i had heavy bleeding and cramps. Everything normal that i was told i would have. After 2 days it slowed down and stopped hurting as much. And then yesterday i just immediately felt horrible. I had nausea and stomach pains and had a fever of 99.8. I took some Tylenol and it seemed to go away and i feel much better now but my stomach still hurts a little. After doing some reading online i came across the postabortal syndrome and was curious if i could have that? Because i was fine all day and for about a week already after the abortion symptoms and then last night it just hit me and i don't really know what it could be that would cause nausea, sweating, fever, upper stomach pains, and lightheadedness. Thanks.

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These could be physical symptoms after abortion but there are also emotional, mental and spiritual problems that are possible. If you have these physical symptoms, I would strongly recommend that you get medical help. Maybe not from the original clinic but your regular physician. You could have an infection or some other problem. Don't hesitate to get medical help and treatment. If you can't get in anywhere, go to an emergency room. Please write me at CHERYL51@aol.com because I am concerned about you.

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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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