sallyann Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 my daughter and i are huge philadelphia eagles football fans,so yesterday when we heard the was an eagles carnival and all the players would be there ,we just had to attempt a trip there. it was raining so we thought the weather might be cool enough to handle.we were wrong!as soon as we arrived sara didnt feel too well and informed staff and handed them and information card .the staff was understanding and amazing.we sat for a while and sara felt better.the staff told us to go upstairs and get andy reids signature,that sounded like such a great idea.we got in line to meet andy reid and yes sara doesnt feel well again.we inform staff aagain.they let sara go to the front of the line to get andy reids signature.then saras lips start turning white,i can see she is ready to drop.we take her to the paramedic,and get her laying down. as he tends to her is is asking many questions,i explain the best i can.he became more and mor interested and i showed him an iformation card , he ask if he could please have one!!!!.he watches sara as she drinks ,everytime she takes a drink or swallows her heart rate goes up into the150s,he is amazed.he couldnt get the bottom blood pressure reading.eventually sara starts to come around so she sits up,yes heart rate goes from90 back up to 150s.he states the heartbeat is very irregular.stands her up heartrate rises again and remains very irregular.at this point he gives us his phone number and e-mailand ask that we please e-mail him as soon as possible with information on this dissorder.he said he has a friend who is a doctor in pittsburg and is he going to talk to her about it .he then ask for our phone # and e-mail .so he can contact us after his search for a doctor in pittsburg who might be able to helpus. he was amazing , he was genuinly interested in learning about this .and keeping in touch with us while he does so.this man doesnt know how much he touched our lives yesterday, i will always be thankful.sorry this is so longsallyann ps. he also gave her a wheelchair,called staff who proceeded to take her in the wheelchair to meet some of the players and get thier autographs.the philadelphia eagles will always be my favorite football team.but the team of people who helped to make yesterday a beautiful experience were my heroes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Hi Sallyann,I am really happy that someone genuinely caring helped you and your daughter. That's to show that there still good people on this planet. I hope your daughter is feeling better.Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aprilmarie52 Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 that is so awesome!!!! I am so glad that you had such a wonderful paramedic to help your daughter. We need more people like that in the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCsunshine Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Wow, that is an uplifting story! I'm sorry she had such a rough time (I know, I've been there), but it's so wonderful and encouraging to get medical helps that is actually "helpful" and not judgemental!I just had a quick question. You said you gave out "information cards." What are these? Does it explain OI? Is it something you had made, or did you make it yourself? I'm very curious, it sounds like a good idea to hand something in writing for people to understand. I'd like to know more about it......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallyann Posted August 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 oc sunshinei ordered the bracelets from the home page of dinet.there is an option there to order info cards.yes they are very helpfulsallyann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukkychrm42 Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Aww that's really cool. Hooray for the good guys!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Julia59 Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 Sallyann,How nice it is to see a nice story like that! What a thoughful and caring paramedic.Things like that give me hope that there are people out there who are willing to learn about the effects dysautonomia can have on a person.Julie :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfish Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 sallyann - thanks for sharing the story with us. i wish of course that your daughter hadn't felt so poorly but am thankful that you both had such a positive experience in light of the situation. it's always a breath of fresh air when we encounter such great medical personel...too bad we can't clone them!!! and nice when we're able to share the good stuff along with the bad.:-)melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracy Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 I just wanted to say "WOW", what a great story, of course sorry your daughter had to go through all that, and I hope she is feeling better.That was such a great paramedic, there are just not many understanding people out there, (I've dealt with some paramedic that aren't that helpful)Again I'm glad that you guys got the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steph37822 Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 oops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 So glad my adopted hometown of Philly lives up to the "city of brotherly love" moniker. Thanks for sharing your good news! Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJVDK Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 THATS AWSOME!!!!!I AM SO HAPPY SHE GOT TO DO THAT, AND THE STAFF WAS SO NICE!IT NICE TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT CARE! AJVDK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylortotmom Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Have you considered writing a letter to his superior or even the newspaper as a gratitude for his professionalism? When medical professionals stink we want it known- but we also need to acknowledge when they are awesome! Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallyann Posted August 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 carmenwhat a fantastic idea . i would love to tell the world how wonderful he is. and also how wonderful the staff of the philadelphia eagles was. thanks for the idea.stephill be thinking of you during the eagles vs. browns gamemightymousephilly really is the city of brotherly love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poohbear Posted August 30, 2005 Report Share Posted August 30, 2005 Thanks for sharing a positive experience but I do wish you didn't have to go through it in the first place!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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