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Re: If it isn't one thing.... it's another
« Reply #30 on: June 23, 2010, 08:59:11 PM »
And we are back into the unknown....

We just found out that my brother has more wrong with him. But don't ask what because I don't have the slightest of ideas. All I know is apparently I guess they got some tests back and found more problems. They are going to go ahead with the second operation... but after that they are going to send him to John Hopkins Hospital where they can give him the care that the local hospital over here cannot.

I have to wonder if whatever they seen in his tests is the cause of his hair falling out in splotches as it is. Hopefully his girlfriend that is over at the hospital with him can tell us more soon. Like WTF is wrong with him!
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Re: If it isn't one thing.... it's another
« Reply #31 on: June 23, 2010, 10:02:26 PM »
Oh no. :(

I hope you find out what is going on soon..and that he gets better soon.
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« Reply #32 on: June 23, 2010, 10:18:00 PM »
What tests was the diagnosis made from? The blood work? X-Rays?

Don't be afraid to ask questions. Find out what is going on. Write everything down - because this is so stressful it is hard to remember things.
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Re: If it isn't one thing.... it's another
« Reply #33 on: June 23, 2010, 10:47:46 PM »
Since I am not there I am getting all my info second handed. I do know that my other brother said they took a lot of blood when he was first admitted. So I imagine it was from blood tests.
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Re: If it isn't one thing.... it's another
« Reply #34 on: June 24, 2010, 12:16:18 AM »
OK... it seems I was a little confused. I was just in the living room talking to my other brother. We do indeed know what else is wrong with him... He has a flesh eating bacteria. We are not sure how he got it or anything like that. But that is what they told him. The are sending him to John Hopkins tomorrow morning.
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Re: If it isn't one thing.... it's another
« Reply #35 on: June 24, 2010, 12:53:50 AM »
Pete, the clinical name of what he has is Necrotizing Fasciitis. It is a very rare bacterial infection that can be very serious.

If you are going to look it up on the computer, I would recommend you go to http://www.webmd.com. This is a reputable site that will give you reliable information.
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Re: If it isn't one thing.... it's another
« Reply #36 on: June 24, 2010, 01:06:10 AM »
Thanks Kathy
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Re: If it isn't one thing.... it's another
« Reply #37 on: June 24, 2010, 02:34:18 AM »
:( 
I've heard about those things...they scare me.

It is good that they are going to send him to john Hopkins so he gets the best treatment.

How far away is that from where you live?
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« Reply #38 on: June 24, 2010, 02:49:11 AM »
I couldn't say exactly... about 2 or 3 hour drive. We live in Maryland... but a good distance from Baltimore. And it has been years since I been there. John Hopkins is where Britt was born.
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Re: If it isn't one thing.... it's another
« Reply #39 on: June 24, 2010, 02:59:52 AM »
Will someone be able to go to be there with him?  His girlfriend?
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Re: If it isn't one thing.... it's another
« Reply #40 on: June 24, 2010, 03:01:22 AM »
Yeah... she will be able to be there with him... probably the whole time. They have living quarters right there where you can stay close by since they get patients from all over.
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Re: If it isn't one thing.... it's another
« Reply #41 on: June 24, 2010, 03:13:18 AM »
That's good.  I think it helps when people can have family with them
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Re: If it isn't one thing.... it's another
« Reply #42 on: June 24, 2010, 01:46:13 PM »
Keep us updated Pete. And, if there is anything I can do be sure and let me know.
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Re: If it isn't one thing.... it's another
« Reply #43 on: June 24, 2010, 03:13:59 PM »
Thanks Kathy :)
He left the local hospital about 15min ago... on his way to Baltimore.
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Re: If it isn't one thing.... it's another
« Reply #44 on: June 24, 2010, 03:26:53 PM »
Quote from: addicted2dvd on June 24, 2010, 03:13:59 PM
Thanks Kathy :)
He left the local hospital about 15min ago... on his way to Baltimore.

So I suppose everything is going to be alright!
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