Mary Burke

Survivor

Hi, my name is Mary Burke and I had sepsis in June 2015? It started out with a bladder infection which got worst. (Sepsis and Urinary Tract Infections) Finally my husband called 911. My fever was 40 degrees, my heart rate was high and I was vomiting . My daughter mentioned sepsis.

I was immediately put in ICU, where I stayed for eight weeks. Five weeks in a coma, six weeks on a ventilator and fourteen different IVs. I had acute respiratory distress syndrome. (Sepsis and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) Also kidney failure, which resolved itself.

Many other things going on, allergies to antibiotics, yeast infection all over my body. Blood transfusions, one after another maybe ten or more.

Meanwhile I started to get better at a rapid rate. No rehab. Got home five days after I was moved from ICU. Used a walker for three weeks.

I had a lot of support from my family and a dear friend!

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