My brother needs your GOOD thoughts

GraySaturday
GraySaturday Posts: 2,878
edited November 2007 in All Encompassing Trip
Dear Friends,

On friday morning my brother was taken to the Hospital with a horrible reaction to the Antibiotic, Bactrium, a sulfa based drug. He know has the diease called "Stevens Johnsons" and is in critical condition. He was in CHOP (Childrens Hosp. of Philly) for 3 days before being helocoptered to Crozer burn unit in Southeastern PA. He is being treated the same as a burn victim would be. Stevens Johnsons causes the skin to blister, deeply, and for the skin to come off entirely. It is considered SJ when it is over 30% of the victims body, and my brother is covered at 100%. This is actually a level about SJ, but the name is Toxiema something, and that is too hard for me to deal with since it sounds like Toxic. He had to be intubated on sunday afternoon, and will be kept that way for atleast a week. SJ has a very high mortality rate. My brother is a healthy (aside from this) 16 year old guy, and that should help in his favor, hopefully. They expect his will most likely be hopitalized for 6 weeks, and out of school until atleast early 2008.

As of today, monday, he is still blistering, and has lost much of the skin on his face. I ask that you keep him in your thoughts, and remember in your own lives that you never know what will happen to you, so to live each day to it's fulliest. One day he was fine, and the next day he is in critical condition. You just never know.

I wanted to share this with you, because today I have felt the strength to reach out. I feel extremely overwhelmed and in a fog, but sometimes it is easier to share things with people who aren't face to face with you. He is no where near being out of the clear, and each day we pray that he doesn't get infected and suffer more complications.

I apologize for rambling, but I just needed to get some of it off my chest.

Thank you,
Sarah
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  • Jeanie
    Jeanie Posts: 9,446
    Oh sarah! :( That's just terrible. I'm so very sorry.

    I'll keep everything crossed for your brother and for you and your family.


    ((BIG HUGS)) *~*positive energy*~* and LOVE to you all.

    I'll keep you in my thoughts.

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  • South of Seattle
    South of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    Sorry to hear the news Sarah :(

    I'll be sending vibes across the country for ya.

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  • baraka
    baraka Posts: 1,268
    Good thoughts and prayers are on the way. Keep us updated. My heart goes out to you.
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  • wolfbear
    wolfbear Posts: 3,965
    So sorry. :( That's terrible. Good thoughts to all of you and like you said he is young and strong so here's to a hopefully speedy recovery. (hugs)
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  • Trailer
    Trailer Posts: 1,431
    Wow.. that's horrible!!:( I'll send some prayers his way tonight. I'm hoping for the best..
    Whoa, chill bro... you know you can't raise your voice like that when the lion's here.
  • dontloseyourheat
    dontloseyourheat Posts: 483
    I'm sending my best wishes your way.

    This must be agonizing for you to deal with but try to be strong for your brother and family.

    Stay positive
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  • Austicman
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    Sending some sunshine from down under your way Sarah
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  • chadwick
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    Sarah:

    Be strong for your brother, for your family, and for yourself.
    I have never even ever heard of such a thing.
    I am sorry this is happening to him or anyone else for that matter.
    I'm sending out positive energy.
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  • Heineken Helen
    Heineken Helen Posts: 18,095
    Oh Sarah, I'm so so sorry, that sounds horrible, poor guy! :o

    Sending some good thoughts for him AND you! :( hang in there!
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  • harmless_little_f***
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    Horrible, horribe news and I can't begin to know what to say but please, continue to draw strength from the Pit, I know I have. My thoughts and prayers will be directed your way :)
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  • surfanddestroy
    surfanddestroy Posts: 2,786
    Sending best wishes to you and your family.
    Stay positive and strong :)
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  • gue_barium
    gue_barium Posts: 5,515
    If the Dr.'s prognosis includes a "6-week" hospitalization time I would say he is out of the woods in the life and death scenario. Doctors aren't really allowed to pull punches that way.
    This sounds awful, though, I've never heard of it. I expect there will be a long recovery period to say the least.

    I hope you and your family the best.
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  • genie
    genie Posts: 2,222
    my well wishes are coming your way :)
  • Ridin The Wave
    Ridin The Wave Posts: 552
    Wow. I'm definitely sending you all the good vibes I can muster up.
  • PJaddicted
    PJaddicted Posts: 1,432
    Thoughts and prayers coming your way. I can not even begin to imagine one of my sons being that sick. Hug your mom and dad for me. Take good care of yourself.

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  • nfanel
    nfanel Posts: 2,558
    i'm so sorry to hear this! it really is scary how quickly things can change and makes you count your blessings. i agree with gue_barium that it sounds positive that they said there would be a six week hospitalization. my thoughts are with you and your family!!!
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,927
    Hopefully he'll be home for Christmas.

    Stay strong.
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  • panthergirl
    panthergirl Posts: 469
    wishing your brother a complete recovery ...
    sending lots of positive thoughts from miami.

    stay strong and know there are sooooo many people that care :)

    hugs!
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  • iluvcats
    iluvcats Posts: 5,153
    prayers for your brother.

    I hope he gets well. I'm very sorry.
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  • Brain of J.Lo
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    Reading your post took my breath away. I am so sorry you guys are going through this. I will keep you guys in my thoughts. I really hope he makes a quick recovery.

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