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My daughter in vegetative state
Hello everyone, I’m new here. My daughter 21 years old is in the icu for nearly two months now. She has epilepsy and stomach bleeding. She was put on induced coma and intubated for a month. She ‘s been weaned from the ventilator but still can’t move or talk. Sometimes she opens her eyes but not wide
Hello everyone, I’m new here. My daughter 21 years old is in the icu for nearly two months now. She has epilepsy and stomach bleeding. She was put on induced coma and intubated for a month. She ‘s been weaned from the ventilator but still can’t move or talk. Sometimes she opens her eyes but not wide
Nawalsaleh
in
ICUsteps
7 years ago
Vegetative state trouble waking up ?
After coma to
vegetative
state
then opening eyes but not aware how long can it take to get conscious back ??
After coma to
vegetative
state
then opening eyes but not aware how long can it take to get conscious back ??
All123
in
ICUsteps
7 years ago
Hypoxic hypoxia brain damage after heart? Know in vegetative and semi state like mixed no response but reacts at times any hope please reply
Like Dady had a heart attack after that he was deprived of oxygen for about 20 mins like incident took place on 18th September 2017 still in hospital fighting for him and things like obviously doctors want to withdraw treatment and take us court know but we will fight for him till his last breath like
Like Dady had a heart attack after that he was deprived of oxygen for about 20 mins like incident took place on 18th September 2017 still in hospital fighting for him and things like obviously doctors want to withdraw treatment and take us court know but we will fight for him till his last breath like
All123
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Headway
7 years ago
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Electrical brain stimulation
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/sep/25/nerve-implant-restores-consciousness-to-man-in-
vegetative
-
state
Have a read of this, folks. Here is a cut/paste...
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/sep/25/nerve-implant-restores-consciousness-to-man-in-
vegetative
-
state
Have a read of this, folks. Here is a cut/paste...
monkeybus
in
AMN EASIER
7 years ago
Confused and Terrified
He is now in a
vegetative
state
, although, there is no doubt in my mind that he hears me and is responding very subtly to me and very few people other than a couple of nurses would agree but are still seem almost afraid to say that they saw it...
He is now in a
vegetative
state
, although, there is no doubt in my mind that he hears me and is responding very subtly to me and very few people other than a couple of nurses would agree but are still seem almost afraid to say that they saw it...
Chris1082
in
Headway
7 years ago
Vegetative State Coma
Hello everyone, My son is in a VS for the last 31 months as a result of a automobile accident. He has severe brain damage. His general health is good, however he currently has Aspiration Pneumonia caused by the g-tube feed and flushing that goes on with the medications and food. I found a drug called
Hello everyone, My son is in a VS for the last 31 months as a result of a automobile accident. He has severe brain damage. His general health is good, however he currently has Aspiration Pneumonia caused by the g-tube feed and flushing that goes on with the medications and food. I found a drug called
Hidden
in
Headway
7 years ago
Another stroke
I just feel that a second stroke would see me no longer or a fear of being in a
vegetative
state
. It is not really a fair questions to ask of the medical fraternity as they would be unable to answer it. A horrible question to ask so does one really pace oneself or live for the day?
I just feel that a second stroke would see me no longer or a fear of being in a
vegetative
state
. It is not really a fair questions to ask of the medical fraternity as they would be unable to answer it. A horrible question to ask so does one really pace oneself or live for the day?
1725catherine
in
Different Strokes
7 years ago
I`m new here. My son has a severe head injury
We are so worried that he may never come out of this
vegetative
state
, and pray each day for a miracle to happen. Are there any other families who have been through this seemingly never ending nightmare ?
We are so worried that he may never come out of this
vegetative
state
, and pray each day for a miracle to happen. Are there any other families who have been through this seemingly never ending nightmare ?
carthny
in
Headway
7 years ago
Vegetative state
Does anyone know of cases where people have come out of
vegetative
state
. I know that each case is different ... Also can anyone advise as to what I can do to stimulate her brain. I read to her, I sing, I put the TV on, I do physio on her arms/hands/legs every afternoon.
Does anyone know of cases where people have come out of
vegetative
state
. I know that each case is different ... Also can anyone advise as to what I can do to stimulate her brain. I read to her, I sing, I put the TV on, I do physio on her arms/hands/legs every afternoon.
yemmahabou
in
Headway
7 years ago
drugs for 8 years old boy suffering ALD
The disease progressed rapidly, now he already is in a
vegetative
state
. He suffers from seizures, the most part of the time he is crying ... Medicines we used to give are 10 mg hidrocortison, clonasepam 4 mg per day ...
The disease progressed rapidly, now he already is in a
vegetative
state
. He suffers from seizures, the most part of the time he is crying ... Medicines we used to give are 10 mg hidrocortison, clonasepam 4 mg per day ...
zane_a
in
Leukodystrophy Support
7 years ago
Feeling frustrated and emotional !!
state
. ..2 week's before G,'s 52nd birthday in Feb she's moved to our local hospitals stroke unit. .still paralysed on her right but now saying No. .to everything. .I'd say fancy a coffee G and the reply would be No but she's nodding her head. .she's understanding everything you say and getting frustrated
state
. ..2 week's before G,'s 52nd birthday in Feb she's moved to our local hospitals stroke unit. .still paralysed on her right but now saying No. .to everything. .I'd say fancy a coffee G and the reply would be No but she's nodding her head. .she's understanding everything you say and getting frustrated
Cazzie67
in
Different Strokes
7 years ago
An ALD carrier in Vietnam
My counsin had been living in
vegetative
state
in 24 years. He died at age 34. So sad. Maybe I am a lucky one because I am a girl. I don't blame my mom for giving me life. Nothing to blame. She is so brave to raise me. And as ALD carriers, we should be stronger 10x times.
My counsin had been living in
vegetative
state
in 24 years. He died at age 34. So sad. Maybe I am a lucky one because I am a girl. I don't blame my mom for giving me life. Nothing to blame. She is so brave to raise me. And as ALD carriers, we should be stronger 10x times.
tramynguyen12
in
Leukodystrophy Support
8 years ago
What You Need to Discuss With Your Doctor
• If the doctors determine that my loved one is in the
vegetative
state
, what do they mean? • How long does the
vegetative
state
last? • Is there any treatment to reverse the
vegetative
state
and make it go away? • The doctors say my loved one is in the minimally conscious state.
• If the doctors determine that my loved one is in the
vegetative
state
, what do they mean? • How long does the
vegetative
state
last? • Is there any treatment to reverse the
vegetative
state
and make it go away? • The doctors say my loved one is in the minimally conscious state.
joncarrbrown
Administrator
in
MyDirectives: Make your medical wishes known!
8 years ago
Mother trying to cope with oldest child brain injury m
My son is in what I think a
Vegetative
State
. Eyes open but still not tracking objects people or things. I go to him mostly everyday although I do skip a day sometimes to give myself a rest. I'm 55 and I feel tired physically and emotionally from time to time.
My son is in what I think a
Vegetative
State
. Eyes open but still not tracking objects people or things. I go to him mostly everyday although I do skip a day sometimes to give myself a rest. I'm 55 and I feel tired physically and emotionally from time to time.
98taurus
in
Headway
8 years ago
The MyDirectives' Story told by Founders Jeff Zucker and Scott Brown
Schiavo spent the next 15 years in a persistent
vegetative
state
while all sorts of people who knew her, and many others who never did, opined as to what medical treatment outcome was best for her.
Schiavo spent the next 15 years in a persistent
vegetative
state
while all sorts of people who knew her, and many others who never did, opined as to what medical treatment outcome was best for her.
joncarrbrown
Administrator
in
MyDirectives: Make your medical wishes known!
8 years ago
Psychosis after brain injury
When in hospital, he was unresponsive for 10 days, and we were told in this time that with him being 59, and due to being out for so long, that if he did wake up that he would be in a
vegetative
state
, and to prepare for worst.
When in hospital, he was unresponsive for 10 days, and we were told in this time that with him being 59, and due to being out for so long, that if he did wake up that he would be in a
vegetative
state
, and to prepare for worst.
Devaiur59
in
Headway
8 years ago
Looking to form support group for Vegetative State/Minimally Conscious Loved Ones.
Looking for people to join a support group for caregivers of minimally conscious and/or
vegetative
state
loved ones. Please respond.
Looking for people to join a support group for caregivers of minimally conscious and/or
vegetative
state
loved ones. Please respond.
iloveben
in
Headway
8 years ago
The Paul Briggs Story
Lindsey Briggs had asked judges to allow her policeman husband Paul to die, against the view of doctors at the Liverpool hospital where he is being treated who said it would be wrong to withdraw treatment as he is in a “minimally conscious
state
” but not a “permanent
vegetative
state
”.
Lindsey Briggs had asked judges to allow her policeman husband Paul to die, against the view of doctors at the Liverpool hospital where he is being treated who said it would be wrong to withdraw treatment as he is in a “minimally conscious
state
” but not a “permanent
vegetative
state
”.
joncarrbrown
Administrator
in
MyDirectives: Make your medical wishes known!
8 years ago
Langston Jacksons Story Filmed by Louis Theroux
I don’t want to dash your hopes but I need to tell you that from a scientific medical stand point he [Langston] is not going to wake up and he’s had severe brain damage and that the best case scenario is he will be in a persistent
vegetative
state
, he will have diapers he won’t be able to interact he
I don’t want to dash your hopes but I need to tell you that from a scientific medical stand point he [Langston] is not going to wake up and he’s had severe brain damage and that the best case scenario is he will be in a persistent
vegetative
state
, he will have diapers he won’t be able to interact he
joncarrbrown
Administrator
in
MyDirectives: Make your medical wishes known!
8 years ago
Myths about Advance Care Planning
Younger adults actually have more at stake, because, if stricken by serious disease or accident, medical technology may keep them alive in a
vegetative
state
for decades. Young adults should at least appoint a proxy decision maker.
Younger adults actually have more at stake, because, if stricken by serious disease or accident, medical technology may keep them alive in a
vegetative
state
for decades. Young adults should at least appoint a proxy decision maker.
joncarrbrown
Administrator
in
MyDirectives: Make your medical wishes known!
8 years ago
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