Posted on 02/10/2005 10:48:25 AM PST by paltz
Classic just Classic.
PING!! Not exactly like Terri, but I thought is was an interesting read.
Please pray for her, and for my brother-in-law Ken, who is acting guiltier by the day.
done.
I pray for your sister and your family.
Praying now.
Does the mind reside in the brain? Or is the brain just the turbo assist?
The story indicates that James 'typed' the message, but I'm unclear as to how that was achieved with James in a coma...anyone venture a guess?
What is Locked-In Syndrome? Locked-in syndrome is a rare neurological disorder characterized by complete paralysis of voluntary muscles in all parts of the body except for those that control eye movement. It may result from traumatic brain injury, diseases of the circulatory system, diseases that destroy the myelin sheath surrounding nerve cells, or medication overdose. Individuals with locked-in syndrome are conscious and can think and reason, but are unable to speak or move. The disorder leaves individuals completely mute and paralyzed. Communication may be possible with blinking eye movements.
William M. Hammesfahr, M.D
good title for a book on this subject
This would be my technique, should I have found myself in this situation.
Brain injuries are such mysteries. No one is alike. This will be a huge learning experience for all who are involved.
Never give up hope, even if the doctors do. I have seen a friend not only come out of a coma, but make miraculous progress. The doctors were ready to "pull the plug."
The family talked to him constantly, prayed with him, read the Bible to him, played the radio. Friends visited and talked to him. Anything that could stimulate was used...different odors for him to smell, foods like pudding placed on the lips, lots of kisses and hugs, and hand and feet rubs.
Prayers are lifted for your sister, her husband, her doctors and all of you who are affected so deeply by this. I pray that your sister will fully recover and that each of you will grow stronger, grow closer to each other and that you will become more atune to others who are in the same set of circumstances. May it be a faith builder for you.
It is an interesting read! Wonder if the MSM will pay attention to the differences between coma and semi-conscious states. Do you think I should ping the list?
Does anyone have the phone number to the AG in Florida? I want to call them regarding Terri. Thanks a lot.
So, I guess I would ping the list. If the story gets to the right people maybe there is hope that new therapy can be court ordered for Terri, to see if she can be taught to swallow. I was hoping that her guardian ad litem was going to have it checked at the time, but it never happened.
I will be glad to keep her in my prayers. My mother fell into a coma from illness and the nurses told me every day that my mother was dying but I knew they were wrong and thank God she had a doctor that refused to give up. I talked to my mother and sang her favorite song and I would occasionally call out to her and she woke up in four days and she complained to the doctor about the nurses...she had heard everything!
I remember your posting when your sister initially "fell". Don't give up hope, although it may be hard. My prayers are with you and your family.
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