Sunday, November 23, 2008
Another ER visit
I got a call last night around 11:30PM from Jillian's roommate Elizabeth telling me that her and Ryan were in route to the Emergency room with Jillian. She said that she, Jillian, and a few friends had been hanging out all day - spending time together at the mall that evening and when Ryan got off work - they all met up at Starbucks. She said that they were all just sitting there talking and then all of a sudden Jillian passed out. Elizabeth said that it took a little longer than the other episodes for her to regain consciousness. She then started shivering even though she nodded that she was not cold. Once she seemed stable - Ryan got her into his car, Elizabeth took Jillian's car - and they headed for he ER. On the drive over - Jillian was experiencing chest pain and tightness in her chest and was never able to speak very clearly. At the ER - they immediately did an EKG, Chest x-ray , drew blood and hooked her up to IV fluid. I talked with the ER doctor about 1:30 in the morning and she said that they had also done a CT scan of the head to rule out seizure, stroke, tumor, bleed etc - and that the CT and all other test had come back normal. The ER doc said that all they symptoms and complaints were still pointing to the diagnosis that she had received about a month ago of neurocardiogenic syncope. The ER doc has ordered a carotid doppler and echo to be done this week and for her to follow up with the cardiologist and her PCP. I have also asked that she be seen by a neurologist for an opinion from another specialist. A main concern that I have right now is her having an episode when she is driving or when she is alone. She was planning on driving home for Thanksgiving on Wed after classes which is a 5 hour drive - and I am not so sure that this is the best idea under the circumstances. I am not sure how we are going to get her home - but we will. Please keep her, her room-mate Elizabeth, Ryan and our family in your prayers as we try to get to the bottom of this problem.
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