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Friends and Fear

Fae Briona

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My best friend sent me a txt at 6am this morning.  She's in a hospital in OKC with a massive infection in her lower back. She's had multiple back surgeries in the last 10+ years.

Two weeks ago her pain level was so high she was nearly suicidal. Not helping that her "pain management" Dr. cut back her pain Rx to a point where they're useless. She finally convenced them to take an MRI and they found a "raging infection of osteomyelitis in her spine where her hardware is. She kept trying to tell them something was wrong but they weren't listening. She has a PICC line [a line direct to the heart to deliver meds].

She had FOUR bone marrow biopsy's  on Tuesday. The meds they started to use caused reactions that let to seizures and had the hospital call her husband and daughter (my god-child) to get to the hospital ASAP; her blood pressure rapidly went from 90/60 to 160/90.

She's "better now" but can't use her legs -- she wasn't clear, but that sounds permanent

And because of the COVID situation I really can't go down to see her.

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Mikiesboy

Mikiesboy 143,938

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Oh,  Fae, i am so sorry ... for her and her family. And for you. What you describe sounds, well, horrible. It is awful when doctors do not listen.

People often just know when there is something wrong, maybe not what but we know.  If we are lucky our doctors will hear us.

I am sorry, my friend. I hope your friend will now get the care that she needs.

I hope she will be all right.

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Kitt

Kitt 46,188

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Phone. Text. Facetime. Do what you can, and don't beat yourself up for what you can't.

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rickproehl

rickproehl 11,876

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Fae so sorry to hear this. Stay strong 

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kbois

kbois 120,432

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Fae, this is awful. It's a shame when doctors won't listen. People who undergo multiple surgeries for the same issue absolutely know when something is wrong. 

I really hope she can finally get the help and the relief she needs. Take @Kitt's advice. Do what you can, when you can. I'm sure she and her family appreciate your support. And when you need a little lift, well....we're here. 

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chris191070

chris191070 116,099

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Sorry to hear this. Stay Strong.

Fae Briona

Fae Briona 7,374

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Thank you all. It's been  a long day, and the stress at work hasn't helped any. Ended up getting completely demoralized and left early.

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