Sepsis Alliance provides information and resources to help you better understand your or your loved one’s sepsis diagnosis.
Sepsis Alliance provides information and resources to help you better understand your or your loved one’s sepsis diagnosis.
For anyone recently diagnosed with sepsis, this is the place to start.
Some sepsis survivors recover completely and resume their lives, while others may struggle to cope with enduring effects of their illness. Here you can find information to help you navigate post-sepsis life.
When your loved one becomes ill with sepsis, you may not know what sepsis is or how to help them. Here are resources that may help you navigate this complex and difficult journey.
Losing a loved one to sepsis can leave you with grief as well as many questions. Here are answers to some of the questions you may have after losing a loved one to sepsis.
Sepsis Alliance Connect is the virtual support community for anyone affected by sepsis.
I woke up on November 25, 2023 with a fever of 104° and severe stomach virus symptoms. My family was busy getting ready for my niece’s 1st birthday party, so they weren’t able to give me the full attention I needed. After trying to sleep it off for 4 hours, my symptoms worsened, and I was scared something really bad was going to happen. At this point, my boyfriend stopped helping with the party and drove me to the ER. Once I arrived, they gave me an IV, and ran tons of tests. I originally must’ve had a severe case ... Read Full Story
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I went in for a routine endometrial ablation, expecting about a week of downtime before getting back to my normal life. But three days after the procedure, I started feeling what I thought was the flu. My temperature spiked to 103.6°F, and I couldn’t keep anything down. Concerned, I called my doctor’s office, and they advised me to go to the ER to rule out any infection from the procedure. (Sepsis and Surgery) That Sunday, I arrived at the ER, completely unaware of what the next week had in store for me. I was soon transported to the hospital where ... Read Full Story
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Towards the beginning if this year, I came down with what was believed to be strep. My illness consisted of swollen lymph nodes, tonsils, and a sore throat. I was in bed for days. I began feeling better after I went to an urgent care in my town and started on antibiotics. Stupidly, I didn’t finish my round of antibiotics because I began to feel better. (Sepsis and Strep Throat) About a week later, I started experiencing extreme pain in my left lung. Thinking it was muscle spasms, I ignored it. After suffering from the pain for a week, I ... Read Full Story
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I was 21 and woke up having to use the bathroom. When I couldn’t my mom came in and took my temperature which was sky high. In the hospital I was immediately admitted with adult respiratory disress syndrome, toxic shock syndrome and sepsis all from an unknown cause. They thought maybe an ear infection? Three months in a coma and 6 mo the in rehabilitation I was deemed well enough to go home. That’s when the PTSD and panic attacks began. Horrible nightmare too of my time in a coma. 30 years later. I Processing every day but it’s still ... Read Full Story
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On March 28, 2023, I came face to face with death—and by God’s grace, I survived. It all began during an emotionally overwhelming season. After a painful breakup, I began experiencing prolonged, abnormal menstruation that lasted for 25 days. While I had an OB/GYN appointment scheduled, it was still weeks away, so I turned to my trusted family doctor—someone I had seen for over 25 years. I explained that I was dealing with mood swings and excessive bleeding. According to the medical intake notes, a full culture exam was recommended. But my doctor didn’t review it. She didn’t examine me ... Read Full Story
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