Friday, October 3, 2008

LaDonna in ICU at Sutter General Sacramento

LaDonna is in serious condition, due to two seizures she suffered on Wednesday Oct 1. She was getting better earlier this week (Tues) and was released to home and Terri on Wednesday morning. Something was just not right, but the nurses said her vitals were good and she could go home. Praise to God that she was home, because at home she was under constant surveillance by Terri and friends, which she did not have at the Convalescent Home. She had a seizure in the afternoon. They immediately called 911, and she had another seizure in the ambulance while traveling to the hospital (a short 2 block trip).
She was admitted to the hospital, and CT, blood work, spinal tap, etc. were done on her to determine the cause of the seizures. They are not sure why, her case remains a mystery for the doctors. She did not have a classic stroke, but the doctors thought the medication could have caused a blockage. The Lupus could be attacking her brain. She still has pneumonia. They installed a shunt to administer medication and IV fluids, her veins were bruised from so much intervention.
She was being transferred to Sutter General Sacramento ICU last night. (916 454 2222). After the seizures she was in a semi-conscious state for a period of time. The Sutter General hospital has specialists which she needs - Neurologist and Rheumatologist.
Please pray for LaDonna, family and family members who are not able to be with their Mom - and Terri and Sherri as they go through every step of this journey with their Mom.

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