Hi Everyone:
After battling and surviving Septic Shock last Thurs, I want to reiterate taking care of yourself and your health!
To all who were possibly offended/ upset about my posts, I deeply apologize. I care about all of you and wish your families and you, all the best!
Now, going to be taking it easy and getting plenty of rest 🙂
Stay Healthy and Safe! ❤️❤️❤️
FYI: Sepsis Alliance* reports that about one-third of sepsis survivors are rehospitalized within three months, most commonly because of another infection or sepsis.
Therefore...
Recovery after septic shock can take considerably longer than people expect. Even after the infection and blood pressure have stabilized, the body has been through a major systemic illness. Weakness, fatigue, poor appetite, sleep problems, shortness of breath, aches, and difficulty concentrating can persist for weeks or months. Some survivors develop what's called post-sepsis syndrome.
For someone who has been medically cleared to recover at home, concentrate on these things:
- Follow-up promptly after discharge.
Make sure the primary-care doctor knows about the septic shock hospitalization and reviews the discharge summary, cultures, kidney/liver function, blood counts and any follow-up testing needed. CDC emphasizes careful post-discharge coordination because the weeks and months after sepsis are a particularly vulnerable period.
- Review every medication.
Know what was started, stopped or changed in the hospital. If antibiotics were prescribed after discharge, take them exactly as directed and complete the prescribed course unless the treating clinician changes it.
- Don't try to regain strength too quickly.
Start with short periods of walking and normal daily activities and gradually increase them. Rest when tired. Physical or occupational therapy can be very helpful after severe septic shock, particularly after a lengthy hospitalization or ICU stay.
- Prioritize nutrition and hydration.
Appetite and taste can be poor after sepsis. Smaller, frequent meals can be easier than three large meals. Protein-containing foods are particularly useful while rebuilding lost muscle. Follow any fluid restrictions if kidney or heart problems developed during the illness.
- Expect fatigue.
Someone may look surprisingly well but still have very limited stamina. Recovery can take weeks or months, and trying to force a rapid return to normal activity can be counterproductive.
- Pay attention to mental recovery too.
Anxiety, depression, nightmares, memory problems and difficulty concentrating aren't unusual after sepsis or an ICU stay. These are legitimate post-sepsis problems and should be mentioned to the doctor if they're significant.
- Most important: watch closely for another infection.
Sepsis survivors have an increased risk of repeat infection and another episode of sepsis, particularly during the early recovery period.
A new fever or unusually low temperature, shaking/chills, worsening shortness of breath, sudden confusion or unusual sleepiness, severe weakness, rapidly worsening pain, very low urine output, or simply becoming dramatically sicker very quickly deserves urgent medical attention. If sepsis is suspected again, don't wait for a routine appointment—seek emergency evaluation and tell them about the recent septic shock.
*The Sepsis Alliance is a U.S. non-profit organization created to save lives and stop suffering from sepsis. It teaches the public and medical workers to treat sepsis as an emergency. Carl Flatley started the group in 2007 after his daughter died from the condition.
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