JaneEyre9 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 (edited) I just got off the phone with Melissa. She has been through a terrible ordeal and is still in the hospital. Briefly, on Friday she very suddenly got the worst headache of her life (a 10 on the pain scale) but it was not a migraine. She saw her doctor, got blood work done, and had a fever of about 103. On Saturday things seemed better, but by Saturday night her fever reached an unbelievable high of 107 degrees F! She was taken to the ER and many tests were done. They are still waiting on the results of some of these tests, but they did determine she had a line infection. Her PICC line was removed today, and she had another one inserted. The problem is that she still has the bad headache (now a 6-7 on the pain scale). She had two spinal taps to try to determine the cause. The fever has been up and down since the extreme high on Saturday.She does not know how long she will need to stay in the hospital. She still has a moderate fever and the bad headache, but is getting some strong antibiotics and pain meds for now as a "bandaid." Edited December 14, 2006 by JaneEyre9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingLight Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Kristen!Thank you for doing this!You must have been reading my mind, b/c I JUST logged on to check for an update on Melissa. I have called and left her messages but heard nothing back and have been panicking. So, I just emailed her Mom and then came back to the site to check on my 'period' post...and lo and behold there was your post!!!!!!!Oh, I am so glad to get a little update but not happy that she is still feeling so awful. I told her she was NOT allowed to be in the hospital for her birthday but that is not looking good is it????She has been through so much....Thank you again for doing the card shower! She will LOVE it, as she LOVES snail mail!Emily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneEyre9 Posted December 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 I have been worrying too, Emily! What gives me hope is that she was able to talk very coherently, and she said she had been able to watch a little tv. She also sounded hopeful about sleeping (with the pain meds) tonight. She is always so positive though...so you know you are getting the "sunny-fish" side of things She was so funny with her optimistic comments--- said that her PICC line insertion and second spinal tap were the "least painful ones she's had." Also, she is enjoying a private room for now!What a positive, sunny fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Poor Melissa, she seems to be having one problem after another. I hope that she gets out of the POTS hole soon and be able to enjoy life again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 OMG! I can't believe how TERRIBLE a time she has been through. How frightening.Thinking of you Melissa and sending prayers and hope they get to the source of your headache!xoxoSophia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Good grief Missy! Cooling blankets for you......hope the antibiotics help and hope you get home in time for your birthday....love and hugs, morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadine Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Thanks for the updates-- I will try to get a card to mail out. Melissa- you are clearly a woman of amazing strength. I can't imagine getting through a fever that high - as high end for me is around 100- usually low. Let's not even talk about all the other procedures you have had. Hang on and know so many here are thinking of ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Warm wishes and sunny thoughts from me Down Under.Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becky Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 thanks for the update. GET WELL SOON and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! i would send one of my beautiful (ha ha) home made cards but i'm stuck in the house, and it could possibly cost a fortune to send to usa!?!so i'll send big hugs and muchas happy thoughts for getting better soon and a fab birthdaybecks x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Thanks for the update. Poor Sunfish. I'll be sending a card your way.Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aprilmarie52 Posted December 6, 2006 Report Share Posted December 6, 2006 Im sorry that you are still feeling bad Melissa! Hope you get to feeling better and enjoy your birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Hi Melissa.I am wondering how you are doing and hoping you are seeing some improvement.Sending a prayer and positive thought your way.Sophia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingLight Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 UPDATE as of WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Sophia et al....Just saw your post Sophia...and I did get a bit of an update from Melissa today...but I am completely KNOCKED out from this stupid period.Needless to say, it's a long story, but they have finally figured out the TYPE of infection, so need to change antibiotics to treat it...and on and on. She's on a morphine pump, so she is getting a bit loopy. Kristen caught her right before the morphine really kicked in the other night. Melissa called me a couple of hours later and was in lala land.Anyways, it's all a complicated mess and she's miserable...and will most likely be there for her birthday. I will try to write more soon....by Friday I should know a bit more and will update y'all...Basically the infection is rarely if ever found in humans! HOW DID SHE GET THAT? It's called enterococcus or something like that. The cultures for that came back today. It is usually found in chickens and birds! She did make a funny joke...too bad she's not called Sunchicken instead of Sunfish...and wished it was something found in fish, b/c that would make it at least super funny. She's koo koo la la! Goodnight...Em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Emilyi will be most anxious to hear your update. I google the word you called Melissa's infection and saw NOTHING about chickens but it is serious stuff!Oh my.Cyber hugs to Melissa! (I washed my HANDS first and put on a mask)Hope your period gets more tolerable, Em.Sophia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 WOW!!! holy cow melissa... i do hope that you start to feel better soon dearie! my prayers are with you...and happy birthday too .. sorry that you have to spend it in the hospital though! take care andf eel better soonlove and hugsdizz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 dear melissa,i can't go out to buy you the wonderful card that i had in mind (whcih would arrive far too late anyway ) and i can't make you one right now. so here's my (famous ) singing for you:(and even the colors don't work, arrggghhh who is trying to hold me from this???!!! ) happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you,happy birthday dear melissaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahappy birthday to youououououououou(picture me singing loud in front of the computer, which luckily can't hear me!!!!, and thinking about you). i will try and send you a card later but for now i really hope that my singing all across the ocean has reached you!!!love,corina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4cem Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Melissa,So sorry to hear how ill you have been. Poor fish!I hope you are feeling better by tomorrow for your birthday. Wishing you the best now, for your birthday and the whole year through!Hugs,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Sawicki Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 I talked to Melissa yesterday. She is slowly improving but still feeling weak. Please continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers.Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gena Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Thanks for keeping us updated Michelle.Melissa - I am joining the chorus of others in singing you the Happy Birthday song. I hope tomorrow, on your birthday, that you are feeling much better and that you can find some joy, happiness and comfort in the midst of a difficult time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. We're all rooting for you! Hugs and healthy thoughts,Gena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Thanks, MichelleMelissa, you have more thoughts and prayers coming your way!! I hope you are able to regain some strength soon.Sophia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Sending a big Happy Birthday to you, Melissa! Hugs. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan617 Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Happy birthday sweet melissa, glad you are improving, even though it's a slow go! Lots of prayers and good wishes are coming your way! morganzilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Dear Melissa,It is too late to buy a card and send it, as it would not arrive on time.Therefore, I hope you do not mind if I send you my best wishes and hugs this way.Happy birthday, Melissa! I hope you start feeling better, recover soon and can go back home.Take care,We are looking forward to your return.Love,Tessa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briarrose Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Happy B-day Melissa, imagine what it would sound like if we were all singing happy b-day too you Hope this finds you feeling better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxine Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Thank you for the update Michelle!I hope you continue to improve Melissa-----you are in my thoughts and prayers.Also praying for you to have a nice peaceful, happy, and healthier holiday and new year!Hang in there Dear............................BIG HUG to you.Maxine :0)------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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