worried aunt asking for prayers

[ohiominnie]

Tuesday I get a call saying my 23 yr old nephew needs emergency surgery. They think appendix, but he's not a text book case so they planned on opening him, looking around and finding out. I rushed myself and my kids up to Cleveland and got there 15 mins before they wheeled him into the OR. I'm pleased to say he did well in surgery. I went in to see him the next day and he was up and about, looking healthy and tolerating food. So I gave him my love and prayers and headed home.

I was home no longer than 3 hours when my mom called. My other nephew, 13 yrs old, was taken into a hospital in N.C. (Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte) with meningitis. They are ruling out bacterial meningitis.

Their dumb aunt (prior RN) was alright with the diagnosis and treatments that he had so far (Rocephin in the ER, steriods, Vancomycin when he was admitted, etc etc) but then, in an attempt to refresh myself on meningitis, I did an internet search. Now I'm stressed!! 20-30% of patients die, 50% of survivors experience complications as a result: deafness, paralysis, mental retardation, etc etc.

So I am trying so hard to leave this in God's hands, His will be done and all of that....but at the same time my mind is racing and I'm scared for Bryan's future.....EVEN THOUGH WE DON"T KNOW THE DEFINITIVE DIAGNOSIS!! How RIDICULOUS is this??? We may know some results from his spinal tap later tonight, possibly not until tomorrow. If it is bacterial, I'm feeling a trip to NC is in order.

Thanks for letting me vent and share my concerns. It's helpful to type this all out.

God bless
Hug your babies if you've got them!

 

[browneyes]

{{hugs}} My best friend's ds had meningitis last year (he was 8, almost 9 yo at the time). He's made a complete recovery. When I heard he had meningitis, I kinda freaked too.

I hope both of your nephews make a complete recovery soon. Just said a prayer for both of them (and you). Please keep us updated.

 

[Rajah]

*HUGS* Sending P&PD to both your DN's!! And I don't think it's crazy at all for you to be concerned. Just try to think positive, at least until you have a positive diagnosis. I know, easier said than done. *hugs*

 

[tkyes]

All my best for your nephews.

{{{hugs}}}



Tamie

 

[Jillpie]

I will say a prayer for him. Please let us know how it goes? We'll be waiting!

 

[HauntedMansionGeek]

It's normal to worry about our loved ones....

Sending along some prayers to help comfort your heart and mind.

 

[snoopy]

Wishing the best possible outcome for your nephews, ohiominnie.

 

[cgcw]

Sending prayers.

 

[helenabear]

My prayers are with your nephews and you and your family {{hugs}}

 

[ohiominnie]

Thanks guys. Still no word. Hoping to find out in the morning after the docs round.

 

[TeresaNJ]

Try not to worry too much, (easier said than done, I know). We've had quite a few cases of meningitis in the ICU I worked at over the years, and the vast majority recovered fully. My daughter had bacterial meningitis at six weeks old, and thankfully did fine, just had to have her hearing checked for several years. Your nephew has gotten some heavy duty antibiotics and they should be doing their job. Stay positive and let us know how he is doing.

 

[chell]

Sure thing. Prayers on the way. It might be something else. About 2 years ago we went through the same thing with a niece. Hers turned out to be e-coli and a major infection in her blood stream. She recovered in no time.

 

[Dan Murphy]

My best wishes, ohiominnie. Hoping all goes well. My prayers are with him.

 

[Pop Daddy]

hey

 

[ohiominnie]

Thanks all for your concern and prayers.
I was updated last night. Told that Bryan's headache was almost gone, his fever was subsiding and he was eating real food (actually wanted chinese food, but ONLY if it came in a white cardboard box with a silver handle!!) So he MUST be feeling better.

I talked with Bryan today. He sounds much better. Perky and talkative and laughing. Said he MAY go home tomorrow if he keeps improving as he is. Still no official word on his cultures of his spinal fluid, but at this point, no news means it's viral. Something should have grown by now if it was a big bad bacterial meningitis case!

Dh, pediatrician, was telling me this is a bad year for viral meningitis (he just had a kid admitted from the ER this morning with what is probably viral meningitis) Says because the mosquitos are so bad, that's why the sudden increase. Mosquitos can give you the virus that causes meningitis (now, you may fight it off and not get it, but then again, you may) Yet another reason to use bug spray!

Thanks again for your prayers and support and for letting me freak out!

 

[rasnlms]

Prayers and good thoughts for your family.