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’s Story

Spinal Meningitis

Hypoxic Encephalopathy

July 2003

is wonderful wife and mother of two teenagers. On April 20th (Easter

Sunday) woke with a mild headache. She sings in the church choir early

in the morning. As the day wore on, ’s headache grew worse.

The next day her headache was extreme with associated stiffness in her neck.

As the afternoon approached, requested to go to the hospital. She

said, that it felt like her head was going to explode. She never has

headaches so I took her to the Emergency Room. Based on ’s signs and

symptoms the doctors ordered a Spinal Tap to check the amount of white cells

present and to determine the pressure in her spinal column. Also known as

Spinal Meningitis.

The hospital wasted not time in admitting my wife and quarantined her from

the rest of the patients on her floor. She then developed a very high

temperature and started to get the shakes real bad. Delirium started later

that first night.

On day three of our hospital stay, suffered what is known as Hypoxic

Encephalopathy. Her brain had swelled to the point that blood-carrying

oxygen could not reach many parts of her brain. Because of this condition,

suffered seizures and a stroke. She could not recognize me, her

husband of 17 years and she was unable to speak in a normal fashion. There

were times when her conversation was totally inappropriate. She had obvious

right side defects She could not use her hand or even sit up straight, plus

one of the optic nerves suffered damage and caused her to be cross eyed with

double vision. The doctor requested an MRI and EGG to determine the amount

of brain damage.

On day, four it was obvious that our life had changed. had no control

over her body, she had no long term memory and very little short term

memory, double vision, very slurred speech, inappropriate words, unable to

control her bowels, bladder, unable to walk and all the while struggling

with very high fevers. At one point, the doctors considered emergency brain

surgery.

After 40 days in the hospital, showed very little signs of improvement

and it was suggested that we consider a convalescing hospital with the hope

that may be she would recover a couple of years. She seemed to be a little

better but she remained in a diaper and was unable to walk. She had no

balance even sitting in a wheel chair. She could only visit for 15 minutes,

then fell to sleep.

During ’s stay at the hospital, I met a lady whose husband had suffered

a stroke, because we had time while our spouses rested, we often would talk.

As it turned out her, son had meningitis as a young man and we got on the

subject of Hyperbaric Therapy. She brought in a booklet on the therapy.

After reading, the booklet I spoke to ’s doctor about such treatment.

The doctor told me that if her family member had the type of damage that

had she would not hesitate to try Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

I called Rapid Recovery Hyperbarics and spoke with . The day was

released from the hospital I took her directly to the Hyperbaric Center, and

after a history and physical exam by Dr Underwood, we started treatment. I

decided against putting into a convalescing hospital and brought her

home after our first treatment.

noticed a difference after the first treatment. I immediately blew

this off as wishful thinking. However, after about five treatments I started

to notice improvements. After 15 treatments, ’s strength had

dramatically improved as well as her stamina. On July 15th the biggest

improvement had occurred. had control over her bladder and bowels

again! She started to regain enough balance that she was transferring from

her bed to the wheel chair with out very much assistance.

After 30 treatments, was able to stand with out falling over. Her

memory was back and her eyes straightened out! She was now learning to write

again. After 40 treatments walked away from the chamber room, ,

Peggy, and were in tears.

By October was able to work out at the gym with a trainer She is now

able to drive and ride her horses again! She is about 95% fully recovered.

has amazed all who knew the circumstances. She is truly a miracle

through much prayer and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. I have and will continue

to endorse Rapid Recovery Hyperbarics and this therapy!

I am very thankful to the Lord and Rapid Recovery Hyperbarics, Our life has

returned to normal.

Sincerely,

Larry

(’s husband)

Fire Dept. Captain

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[MedicaidforHDOT] Raeanne

From http://www.wftv.com/news/2895020/detail.html

Mother, , acknowledges that little Raeanne is doing better. It was only

a few months ago that she nearly died after being submerged and deprived of

oxygen. Now she continues on her road to recovery with some help from an

oxygen chamber. The chamber puts the child under the same pressure of about

10 feet of water. Simply, it is her lifeline. " She's regained her hearing,

she's no longer completely blind and the rigidity in her limbs has eased, "

said .

attributes her daughters' improvements to the hyperbaric treatments

she's receiving. This is a new therapy that forces oxygen into the body.

The hope is that it will jump start parts of Raeanne's brain. " Some parts

of the brain that were deprived of oxygen aren't dead, they're just idle, "

explains Dr. . " We hope to wake them up. "

Today, the pool where Raeanne lost her brother and almost lost her own life

is full of dirt and bricks. says, contrary to initial reports, that

on the day of the accident she did not leave the window open in her

children's room. Somehow the kids managed to open the window themselves.

's has advice that she'd like to share with all pool owners. " Put

fences around your pools, lock your doors and bolt your windows. "

Although the hyperbaric chamber treatments seem to be helping, Raeanne's

future is still unclear. " Has she improved, yes, " says a cautiously

optimistic Dr. , " will she ever play on a soccer field, I don't know? "

Now the 's are facing another challenge. They have started a trust

fund for Raeanne to help pay for her oxygen chamber therapy. Since the

therapy is considered new, insurance does not pay for the treatment

sessions. Doctor says that the full regiment calls for 200

treatments at a cost of $125.00 each.

's father is also in the process of pushing for statewide

legislation that would force homeowners to install fences around pools

before the home could be sold.

You can help Raeanne by donating to the and Warren Trust Fund at

the Bank of America branch - Orlando South. Please e-mail any requests for

further information to Lili30@....

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2948 Windfield Circle

Tucker, GA 30084-6714

770/491-6776 (phone)

770-234-5757 (fax)

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