mhutch1366 Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 My aunt has some sudden rare disorder/disease, and I mean RARE, she is in a medically induced coma after having all her plasma replaced completely, on ventilator and dialysis. Something called TTP, similar in presentation to HUS but apparently a different etiology. She is considered stable but still critical, the doctor said it was a miracle she lived through Wednesday night to the morning. Now she needs to heal the damage that was done. My aunt is in her early-mid 70's, tiny, thin, and has had a very strong constitution. We are very distressed, and puzzled at what this thing is. All that can help her now is prayer, as it is in God's hands. Thank you all. I believe in the power of prayer, I believe in you all here. XOXOXOX MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean44 Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Maryann, So sorry to hear about your Aunt. Prayers going out for your Aunt, you and your family. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Oh my, Maryann. You and your aunt certainly are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself too. Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haylee_38 Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Prayers coming your way and my thoughts are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Prayers for healing and strength going out to her sweetie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Maryann, Very sorry to hear about your Aunt. My thoughts and prayers are with your Aunt, you and your family. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 MaryAnn, Prayers on the way. J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 I am sorry to hear about your aunt. Prayers to you, your aunt and family. Wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted November 2, 2004 Author Share Posted November 2, 2004 Hi all, Thank you for your prayers. My aunt is slowly improving, they're trying to wean her from the ventilator, she's got a feeding tube, she still is having plasma replacement. She's writing notes when she wants something, so her mind is turned on. They expect she'll be in the hospital for all of November. My fear now is of secondary infection from a hospital bacteria, which can be nasty indeed. She's still listed as critical but stable, but improving a little bit every day. Thanks again, MaryAnn XOXOXOXOX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebayou Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 All my prayers going fwd for you and your Aunt. God Bless us All!! Your friend, Francine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 So glad to hear there's been some improvement in your aunt's condition, MaryAnn. Will hold all good thoughts for her that she continues to improve and get stronger...and that she doesn't pick up anything from being in the hospital!! Hoping she'll be well enough to go home sooner than the end of the month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginny Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 MaryAnn, I am so very glad your Aunt is improving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted November 4, 2004 Author Share Posted November 4, 2004 Yesterday my aunt was sitting in a chair for a little while. Thank God!! I pray now she doesn't get any hospital infections while she heals.... Thank you all for your prayers... XOXOXOXO MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Many prayers coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 MaryAnn I am glad your aunt is improving and will keep her in my prayers. love and fortitude elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 More prayers on the way Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted November 5, 2004 Author Share Posted November 5, 2004 latest word is that she is"combative"... Makes me think steroids are in the picture somewhere, as my aunt was never what you'd call combative. Better than comatose!! XOXOXOX MaryAnn Thank you all for your prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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