West Nile Virus in the house
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2024 12:37 am
Hi fellow muggles. Life has temporarily called Maggie and me away from puzzling and contributing posts to this forum. Here's the story:
Almost 2 weeks ago we called 911 for assistance getting my wife, Melody, to the hospital. She was exhibiting neurological phenomena akin to a stroke - confusion, disorientation, muscle weakness, etc.The initial diagnosis was a bladder infection and possible stroke.
After a vast array of tests and scans, the doctors ruled out a stroke, thank God.
Because the neuro symptoms were far more severe than typical of a bad case of UTI, the doctors drew spinal fluid and tested it for a variety of infectious diseases.
Last Wednesday we were told Melody could be discharged to rehabilitationbecause she had fought off the bladder infection, and other symptoms had stabilized. So that's great news but what other condition has yet to be identified?
Later that day we received news of the final diagnosis: UTI and WEST NILE VIRUS.
At this time Melody is receiving intense physical and occupational therapy at Texas Rehab Hospital of Fort Worth, Room 203. No ETA yet on when she will be released to come home. Maybe days, a week or more. She is recovering and regaining strength quickly. She is able to walk short distances with a walker but fatigue sets in quickly. She ihas shown remarkable strength, positivity, perseverance, and determination throughout every step of this entire ordeal, which is aiding her recovery process. I am very proud of her and hope for her to return home to her patio and her dog very soon.
Please keep Melody in your prayers. I think she has a long road to accomplish full recovery. Based on what I'm reading she may continue to deal with fatigue and muscle weaness for weeks or months.
Almost 2 weeks ago we called 911 for assistance getting my wife, Melody, to the hospital. She was exhibiting neurological phenomena akin to a stroke - confusion, disorientation, muscle weakness, etc.The initial diagnosis was a bladder infection and possible stroke.
After a vast array of tests and scans, the doctors ruled out a stroke, thank God.
Because the neuro symptoms were far more severe than typical of a bad case of UTI, the doctors drew spinal fluid and tested it for a variety of infectious diseases.
Last Wednesday we were told Melody could be discharged to rehabilitationbecause she had fought off the bladder infection, and other symptoms had stabilized. So that's great news but what other condition has yet to be identified?
Later that day we received news of the final diagnosis: UTI and WEST NILE VIRUS.
At this time Melody is receiving intense physical and occupational therapy at Texas Rehab Hospital of Fort Worth, Room 203. No ETA yet on when she will be released to come home. Maybe days, a week or more. She is recovering and regaining strength quickly. She is able to walk short distances with a walker but fatigue sets in quickly. She ihas shown remarkable strength, positivity, perseverance, and determination throughout every step of this entire ordeal, which is aiding her recovery process. I am very proud of her and hope for her to return home to her patio and her dog very soon.
Please keep Melody in your prayers. I think she has a long road to accomplish full recovery. Based on what I'm reading she may continue to deal with fatigue and muscle weaness for weeks or months.
