Kristin (gypsyrhiannon) in ICU - needs prayers - Page 5

David · #61 09-11-2005, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sodascouts

I'm happy to report that the latest is good news.

Kristin still has all the problems we've talked about. However, she is responding well to treatments to stop the infection. Her organs are stable and they're getting a handle on the ecoli. They think that due to her youth (she's 24), unless something else goes wrong, she has a good chance of recovery.

I don't know if I should celebrate yet - she has a long road ahead of her - but things sound a lot better than they did 24 hours ago. A LOT better. I dont really understand medicine and how things can keep changing so fast, but the doctors are hopeful, and we should be too.

Thanks again for all of your concern and prayers - I'll keep you updated.

What a terrible downturn in health for such a young person, but Kristin appears to be beating it. Let's hope she's back on her feet before long.

SuzeQuze · #62 09-11-2005, 04:46 PM

Thank you for the update Nancy, that is really encouraging.

amber · #63 09-11-2005, 04:47 PM

Good news indeed Nanc.
Thanks for the update.

estranged4life · #64 09-11-2005, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by sodascouts

I'm happy to report that the latest is good news.

Kristin still has all the problems we've talked about. However, she is responding well to treatments to stop the infection. Her organs are stable and they're getting a handle on the ecoli. They think that due to her youth (she's 24), unless something else goes wrong, she has a good chance of recovery.

I don't know if I should celebrate yet - she has a long road ahead of her - but things sound a lot better than they did 24 hours ago. A LOT better. I dont really understand medicine and how things can keep changing so fast, but the doctors are hopeful, and we should be too.

Thanks again for all of your concern and prayers - I'll keep you updated.

since I have been on the "up/down" roller coaster once this year in regards to recovery of a loved one.

msLinds · #65 09-11-2005, 04:53 PM

I am sorry to hear about Kristin's medical problems.I am sending prayers that she makes a complete recovery.

golden braid · #66 09-11-2005, 08:38 PM

Thanks for keeping us updated, Nancy. I'm glad Kristin is doing better.

WildInTheWind · #67 09-11-2005, 08:48 PM

Glad to hear good news. My thoughts for a speedy recovery.

sodascouts · #68 09-13-2005, 07:36 PM

Just talked to her mom. Kristin continues to improve. For the first time, they let the family come into the ICU room with her (previously they had to stand behind a glass). They no longer think she might need to have part of her heels amputated, which was a concern because her DIC had deprived them of circulation, I believe (not quite sure on that - Curtis?). It will be a couple weeks or so before she can get off an IV and eat again - can you imagine? - but at least she's getting better. They are eager to remove her gall bladder but are holding off a little longer for her to get stronger.

GateandGarden · #69 09-13-2005, 07:39 PM

Thanks for the update. Great to know that she's still improving.

ontheEdgeof17 · #70 09-13-2005, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sodascouts

JThey no longer think she might need to have part of her heels amputated, which was a concern because her DIC had deprived them of circulation, I believe (not quite sure on that - Curtis?).

Glad to hear she is improving.

DIC can occur when there is major trauma to the body. Instead of clots forming at the site of injury, small ones form throughout the body. Eventually all the clotting factors are depleated, causing severe bleeding. So, there prolly were clots that deprived her heels of circulation....or she was losing large amounts of blood...and when that happens, the body circulates the blood to the major organs, leaving the parts of the body that doesn't need it as much (arms, feet) without the supply.

Hope that was understandable.

sodascouts · #71 09-13-2005, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

Glad to hear she is improving.

DIC can occur when there is major trauma to the body. Instead of clots forming at the site of injury, small ones form throughout the body. Eventually all the clotting factors are depleated, causing severe bleeding. So, there prolly were clots that deprived her heels of circulation....or she was losing large amounts of blood...and when that happens, the body circulates the blood to the major organs, leaving the parts of the body that doesn't need it as much (arms, feet) without the supply.

Hope that was understandable.

It was, thanks.

DavidMn · #72 09-13-2005, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ontheEdgeof17

Glad to hear she is improving.

DIC can occur when there is major trauma to the body. Instead of clots forming at the site of injury, small ones form throughout the body. Eventually all the clotting factors are depleated, causing severe bleeding. So, there prolly were clots that deprived her heels of circulation....or she was losing large amounts of blood...and when that happens, the body circulates the blood to the major organs, leaving the parts of the body that doesn't need it as much (arms, feet) without the supply.

Hope that was understandable.

Very impressive medical knowledge from someone that's only 23. Nice going Curtis, you're doin good.