Your Stories

Ken went in for spine surgery and left with a severe case of #sepsis. He was back in the hospital a day later fighting for his life.

Samantha’s story of her father’s experience is an important reminder of the need for early detection of sepsis. In this blog, Samantha recounts her father’s battle with sepsis, stressing the need for continued education and vigilance.

Emily’s story about her experience with mitochondrial disease, when the mitochondria fails to produce enough energy for the cells to function, is a reminder of the vulnerability of patients with pre-existing conditions for bloodstream infections. The initial scare of an infected line, which led to MRSA caused excruciating pain throughout her body and resulted in a life-threatening visit to the hospital.

There is a word to what you could be feeling – post sepsis syndrome. Emily recounts her experience feeling incredibly weak with muscle pains and various side effects.

Too many people are dying from sepsis and tests are inaccurate. Nancy narrates the story of her mother-in-law who was found unconscious on the floor in her home.

Sepsis is a condition that can strike when you least expect it, and its impact on victims can be both devastating and life-altering. Jean shares the physical and emotional toll it took on her and her family with the goal of stressing the need for early diagnosis and treatment.

Sue’s life was normal before sepsis. She worked full-time as a bookkeeper at a bank in Phoenix and enjoyed spending time with her husband and friends. However, one day, she started to feel unwell.