3 days post MA, concerning after effects
I was 8 weeks and 6 days pregnant. I took 1 tablet of mifepristone on June 11, followed by 12 tablets of misoprostol on June 12. Below is a timeline and description of my experience:
Initial Misoprostol Doses and Symptoms: First 4 misoprostol tablets taken at 9:50 AM (800 mcg buccally): - Experienced light cramping (2/10 pain), mainly on the right side and lower back - Light bleeding - Itchy palms
At 12:06 PM: * Started experiencing diarrhea * Passed large clots and tissue
Next 2 misoprostol tablets taken at 12:52 PM: * Light diarrhea and passed white tissue at around 1:40 PM * Light cramping continued * Noted that the misoprostol dissolved quickly in my mouth, unlike the first 4 which stayed more intact for 30 mins * Had a headache that went away on its own — I asked whether I should take 2 more around 3:50 PM and noted that my pain level never exceeded 5/10.
Next 2 misoprostol tablets taken at 3:50 PM: * Light cramps, light bleeding * Continued heavy watery diarrhea * Tongue felt heavy temporarily * Mild temperature increases, which returned to normal quickly * Again, the tablets dissolved very quickly
Final 4 tablets taken: * 2 at 6:50 PM * 2 at 10:10 PM * Still experienced light cramping, some diarrhea
Aftereffects and Ongoing Concerns: I feel more "normal" now, no more morning nausea, but still having constipation after initial diarrhea.
During the misoprostol phase: * I bled through 1 full pad after the first 4 pills * Another full pad during the second round * During the third and fourth doses, bleeding decreased, and the same pad could be used without getting full
Currently, I only have very light bleeding, even after light cardio * The blood is now thin and pinkish, unlike the thick and red blood during the earlier phase
Current Symptoms That Concern Me:
- Feeling extra bloated in my lower belly
- There’s a new pain and tenderness when pressing on my abdomen that I didn’t have before
- More cramping, with some cramps being lingering and others sharp
- Cramping can also be felt in my rectum
- Experienced numbness in my hands and arms at one point, but this resolved after sleeping and hasn’t returned
- New onset of stomach pain
- Developed pain in my rib area, which now seems to have shifted to my back —When I move, I feel a heaviness in the area around the ribs and back —It feels like gas buildup, but I’m also having difficulty passing gas —With movement, I feel pain in my rectum and pelvic pressure —Occasionally, urination is difficult and feels like I’m straining a muscle —When I try to massage the painful area, it feels tender and sometimes radiates pain to my back and then travels to the rectum
Given that I do not currently have a fever, I'm not sure whether this indicates an infection or a different complication. I would appreciate your guidance on whether these symptoms point to an incomplete abortion, gas retention, pelvic strain, or something else that needs urgent evaluation.
Please let me know if there is anyone who had a similar experience and what steps I should take next or if I should come in for an ultrasound or further assessment. I’ve also stopped experiencing diarrhea and now have constipation, which is adding to the discomfort.
Posted Jun 15, 2025, 3:14 PM UTC · locked