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has anyone out had sepsis and pneumonia i have just come out of hospital after a month any advice would be helpful ,thsnks guys

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I had sepsis too. I nearly died from septic shock 2 and a half years ago. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I'll gladly help you if I can. ❤😊

I went from sepsis, to severe sepsis, to full blown septic shock. I lost most of my hair a couple weeks after being discharged.

I was airlifted to a hospital in a neighboring city, spent 2 weeks there, in a coma, then was airlifted to a more advanced hospital where I remained in a coma for 5 more weeks.

My diagnoses were

-Urinary tract infection

-Sepsis

-Severe sepsis

-Septic shock

-Pneumonia

-Multi system organ failure

-Respiratory failure

-Endocarditis

-Tricuspid valve damage

And I'm sure I'm forgetting more.🤔

I was intubated prior to being airlifted, and had to undergo a tracheotomy prior to the 2nd life flight. Talk about SCARY! Oh, and the NIGHTMARES!

I had to relearn EVERYTHING! I learned to read, to write, to talk with then without a tracheostomy, to sit, stand, walk with then without a walker, do my hair, use the bathroom on my own, and much more.

Please feel free to follow me on this site and reply too!

Cheers 😊❤

Valerie

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rasor in reply to Snow_Angel_

hi Snow angel

I think i got away lightly after reading your log , I am having trouble with my toilet habits and am learning to walk again , when i first woke up i didnt have the strengh to lift my mobile ,scary or what , i am having physio every week and cant wait to get back to near normal , have all your problems cleared up, lovely chatting to you ,all the best .

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Most of my post-sepsis issues have gone away. I still have nightmares/PTSD (from coma nightmares and the ventilator), difficulty getting motivated, trouble sleeping, difficulty with memory, and some pain. I can walk normally again and got my strength back. Glad to hear you are addressing your issues in physical therapy. It's very important.

Cheers

Valerie

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HI

Thanks for your support it means a lot , as its quite a scary situation not knowing how things are going to turn out , please stay in touch ,all the best

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For sure, and you too! Where your from? Helena Montana here

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rasor in reply to Snow_Angel_

Hi

I am from a town in england , luton bedfordshire you sound as though you have had a tough time stay safe stay well ,

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