Re: sepsis? should I go?

[Guest guest]

Sherry,

I run a support group for people who have been touched by Necrotizing

Fasciitis (flesh eating bacteria). I know of many who have had sepsis

and survived including myself. Sepsis is basically a bacterial infection

which gets into the blood stream. I have to say it is touch an go,

however it is survivable and in time her kidneys could come back. I deal

with people every day in this situation. It wouldn't hurt to go. She is

in more risk than you. The hospital can also provide you with a mask.

Whatever the resolution, personally and being the one who was in sepsis,

I would go. Even if she falls into a coma, she may still hear you. I

know I can still recall everything said in my room.

marla

se54summers wrote:

>

> Hi group,I am finding myself with a heart breaking problem.My dear,

> prescious aunt, is in the intensive care unit in isolation fighting for

> her life with " sepsis " from a sore on her foot.She is not going to make

> it.I have been told that it is not a good idea for me to go see her

> because of the sepsis. She has been hospitalized for 3 days now and

> every day she is slipping farther away.As of this morning she doesn't

> have the strength to even speak.Her kidneys have failed,so we know the

> time is not long.With all of my medical

> problems,RA,Lupus,Hashi ,Sjogrens,and with all the meds I take,my

> husband says absolutely not,I should not go.I love my aunt like my

> mom,and we have a really special relationship,and now not only am I

> losing her,but I am afraid to go to see her,because of my own health.Am

> I really at risk or is my husband over reacting? Please let me know

> your thoughts,this is really a hard one for me,I appreciate any

> advise.Sherry

>

>

>

> __________ NOD32 3016 (20080410) Information __________

>

> This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system.

> http://www.eset.com

[Guest guest]

since the sepsis is from an open wound i would say NO do not go. also MRSA is

running rapid thru hospitals right now. do what you can live with but you

already see what sepsis does and we are at high risk for it. rita

[ ] sepsis? should I go?

Hi group,I am finding myself with a heart breaking problem.My dear,

prescious aunt, is in the intensive care unit in isolation fighting for

her life with " sepsis " from a sore on her foot.She is not going to make

it.I have been told that it is not a good idea for me to go see her

because of the sepsis. She has been hospitalized for 3 days now and

every day she is slipping farther away.As of this morning she doesn't

have the strength to even speak.Her kidneys have failed,so we know the

time is not long.With all of my medical

problems,RA, Lupus,Hashi ,Sjogrens,and with all the meds I take,my

husband says absolutely not,I should not go.I love my aunt like my

mom,and we have a really special relationship, and now not only am I

losing her,but I am afraid to go to see her,because of my own health.Am

I really at risk or is my husband over reacting? Please let me know

your thoughts,this is really a hard one for me,I appreciate any

advise.Sherry

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Go!

Ask the nurses for any special steps to take to protect yourself from

infection. In fact you might want to ask if your aunt is contagious.

She might not be, if the infection is internal. Ask for a mask and

gown to wear, if that would make your husband happy, but not seeing

your aunt and to not say good-bye. No, not if you can safely go see her.

[Guest guest]

Hi Sherry,

I feel for your dilemma. Sepsis itself is not contagious but whatever

caused the sepsis may be. Since your aunt developed it from a foot

sore I doubt she is contagious. She probably has sepsis of the blood.

Maybe your husband would feel more reassured if you wore a face mask

and gloves during your visit? Usually the nurses station will provide

these if you ask.

I'd go see her (but that's me).

*comforting hugs*

Kim

>

> Hi group,I am finding myself with a heart breaking problem.My dear,

> prescious aunt, is in the intensive care unit in isolation fighting for

> her life with " sepsis " from a sore on her foot.She is not going to make

> it.I have been told that it is not a good idea for me to go see her

> because of the sepsis. She has been hospitalized for 3 days now and

> every day she is slipping farther away.As of this morning she doesn't

> have the strength to even speak.Her kidneys have failed,so we know the

> time is not long.With all of my medical

> problems,RA,Lupus,Hashi ,Sjogrens,and with all the meds I take,my

> husband says absolutely not,I should not go.I love my aunt like my

> mom,and we have a really special relationship,and now not only am I

> losing her,but I am afraid to go to see her,because of my own health.Am

> I really at risk or is my husband over reacting? Please let me know

> your thoughts,this is really a hard one for me,I appreciate any

> advise.Sherry

>

[Guest guest]

Sherry, I'm so sorry to hear of your family crisis. My thoughts and prayers are

with you. As my rheum said, " you have to live your life. " Saying goodbye to a

loved one is very important and something that can haunt you if you pass it by.

I'd say go - absolutely. FWIW, I worked at Walter and Bethesda Naval

Hospital around Iraqi war vets who were carrying infection from their wounds

(acinobacter). I just gowned up and followed proper precautions. Even on an

antiTNF and prednisone my doctors agreed it was fine. Kate F

[ ] sepsis? should I go?

Hi group,I am finding myself with a heart breaking problem.My dear,

prescious aunt, is in the intensive care unit in isolation fighting for

her life with " sepsis " from a sore on her foot.She is not going to make

it.I have been told that it is not a good idea for me to go see her

because of the sepsis. She has been hospitalized for 3 days now and

every day she is slipping farther away.As of this morning she doesn't

have the strength to even speak.Her kidneys have failed,so we know the

time is not long.With all of my medical

problems,RA, Lupus,Hashi ,Sjogrens,and with all the meds I take,my

husband says absolutely not,I should not go.I love my aunt like my

mom,and we have a really special relationship, and now not only am I

losing her,but I am afraid to go to see her,because of my own health.Am

I really at risk or is my husband over reacting? Please let me know

your thoughts,this is really a hard one for me,I appreciate any

advise.Sherry

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Can you wear a surgical mask and protective clothing?

se54summers <se54summers@...> wrote: Hi group,I am finding myself

with a heart breaking problem.My dear,

prescious aunt, is in the intensive care unit in isolation fighting for

her life with " sepsis " from a sore on her foot.She is not going to make

it.I have been told that it is not a good idea for me to go see her

because of the sepsis. She has been hospitalized for 3 days now and

every day she is slipping farther away.As of this morning she doesn't

have the strength to even speak.Her kidneys have failed,so we know the

time is not long.With all of my medical

problems,RA,Lupus,Hashi ,Sjogrens,and with all the meds I take,my

husband says absolutely not,I should not go.I love my aunt like my

mom,and we have a really special relationship,and now not only am I

losing her,but I am afraid to go to see her,because of my own health.Am

I really at risk or is my husband over reacting? Please let me know

your thoughts,this is really a hard one for me,I appreciate any

advise.Sherry

Raniolo

[Guest guest]

Sherry,

I would go see your aunt. If and when she does pass, you don't want

to have any regrets for not saying your goodbyes. There must be

something else besides sepsis, as far as I know...sepsis is not

contagous. I went septic from having my colon puntured during a

minor procedure. I was in the ICU and in a coma for a month after

suffering kidney failure. My husband was told that I would more then

likely not live...I survived. You just need to have faith. If your

aunt does pass away...you would have wished you had gone to see her.

If she has something contagous, hospitals have " suits " and masks for

you to wear. GO SEE YOUR AUNT!! If your close to her, you don't want

to have any regrets.

--- In , " se54summers " <se54summers@...>

wrote:

>

> Hi group,I am finding myself with a heart breaking problem.My dear,

> prescious aunt, is in the intensive care unit in isolation fighting

for

> her life with " sepsis " from a sore on her foot.She is not going to

make

> it.I have been told that it is not a good idea for me to go see her

> because of the sepsis. She has been hospitalized for 3 days now and

> every day she is slipping farther away.As of this morning she

doesn't

> have the strength to even speak.Her kidneys have failed,so we know

the

> time is not long.With all of my medical

> problems,RA,Lupus,Hashi ,Sjogrens,and with all the meds I take,my

> husband says absolutely not,I should not go.I love my aunt like my

> mom,and we have a really special relationship,and now not only am

I

> losing her,but I am afraid to go to see her,because of my own

health.Am

> I really at risk or is my husband over reacting? Please let me know

> your thoughts,this is really a hard one for me,I appreciate any

> advise.Sherry

>

[Guest guest]

Go. They will have you gown up and mask, that is to protect you. Make sure you

wash your

hands well before and immediately after going in.

The risk is minimal, especially with precautions. They may tell you not to kiss

her, but you

can be there for her.

My prayers are with you and your aunt-

Take care,

Di

> >

> > Hi group,I am finding myself with a heart breaking problem.My dear,

> > prescious aunt, is in the intensive care unit in isolation fighting

> for

> > her life with " sepsis " from a sore on her foot.She is not going to

> make

> > it.I have been told that it is not a good idea for me to go see her

> > because of the sepsis. She has been hospitalized for 3 days now and

> > every day she is slipping farther away.As of this morning she

> doesn't

> > have the strength to even speak.Her kidneys have failed,so we know

> the

> > time is not long.With all of my medical

> > problems,RA,Lupus,Hashi ,Sjogrens,and with all the meds I take,my

> > husband says absolutely not,I should not go.I love my aunt like my

> > mom,and we have a really special relationship,and now not only am

> I

> > losing her,but I am afraid to go to see her,because of my own

> health.Am

> > I really at risk or is my husband over reacting? Please let me know

> > your thoughts,this is really a hard one for me,I appreciate any

> > advise.Sherry

> >

>

[Guest guest]

hi sherry, im not sure what sepsis is. is it CONTAGIOUS? if so in my opinon, i

would not risk my health.. however, if not then i would go see your aunt cuz she

needs to know you love her & you are there even though your medical problems...

sherry my dad died going on 5 yrs. he was here at home with me, he just stop

breathing.. my husband & my friend did cpr but his pulse was very weak..at that

time i was babysitting my nephew who was 3 at the time, so i had to keep him out

of the way, he was SCARED. i called 911 they responded quickly hooked him up to

all kinds of stuff & i was praying & talking to my dad to not leave me cuz he

was the only parent i had left.. he made it to the e.r. my brother was with him

BUT i never got to say good bye, i love you dad... that was the second most

saddest day in my life cuz my mom died of cancer when i was 14yrs.old & i did

not get to say good bye or i love you,mom either..... so,if i was you & could be

there for my aunt

who i thought of as my mom & it would not cause any problems to my health, I

WOULD SOOO BE THERE & NEVER LEAVE HER SIDE CUZ I MYSELF WOULD NOT LIKE TO DIE &

MY LOVED ONES NOT BE THERE FOR ME!!! good luck in whatever your decision may be,

my prayers are with your family... god bless,melyndagamez 4/10/08

12:10p.m.cental time

[ ] sepsis? should I go?

Hi group,I am finding myself with a heart breaking problem.My dear,

prescious aunt, is in the intensive care unit in isolation fighting for

her life with " sepsis " from a sore on her foot.She is not going to make

it.I have been told that it is not a good idea for me to go see her

because of the sepsis. She has been hospitalized for 3 days now and

every day she is slipping farther away.As of this morning she doesn't

have the strength to even speak.Her kidneys have failed,so we know the

time is not long.With all of my medical

problems,RA,Lupus,Hashi ,Sjogrens,and with all the meds I take,my

husband says absolutely not,I should not go.I love my aunt like my

mom,and we have a really special relationship,and now not only am I

losing her,but I am afraid to go to see her,because of my own health.Am

I really at risk or is my husband over reacting? Please let me know

your thoughts,this is really a hard one for me,I appreciate any

advise.Sherry

------------------------------------

[Guest guest]

I would go Sherry! You don't want to have to live regretting seeing her for one

last time. I'm sure she would love to see you one more time too!

Lori

http://home.comcast.net/~queenstitcher/

http://stitchingqueen.multiply.com