Prayer Request.

WebGem · 04-24-2005, 10:01 PM

My brother is 17, his name is Daniel..goes by Danny. He recently had a very bad virus attack him. He was throwing up non-stop for about 4-5 days. Then, he seemed fine..just like somebody after they have the flu. This was a couple weeks ago, then a few days ago he started feeling numbness so my parents took him to the doctor, and they said that he may have some "syndrome" that could eventually leave him paralyzed. I found this out after class when I called my dad..who was crying. I had never heard my dad cry in my life..he's always seemed really close to my brother for some reason though. That night he was admitted to the hospital and started to get weaker and weaker. The last time I saw him was yesterday, as I left he was walking to go take a piss. Now, he can't stand up nor can he make any movement with his arms. All he can do is "clap" his legs/knees together very slowly while laying down. This morning or afternoon they diagnosed him with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The link below is a short description of the disease. The pain was getting better today after my mom forced the doctor to give him morphine. He recently started feeling pain his chest though, which scares me that it may interfere with him breathing. I'm going there right now, I'm gonna try to see if I can pick him some stand up comedy by Chris Rock on the way..figured that might help. I figured the most important thing is that he believes that he can beat the disease, and that his friends/family do as well. I hope to God he's alright.

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/gbs/gbs.htm

Goodnight and Go Chiefs.

**Bwana** · 04-24-2005, 10:08 PM

Sorry to hear that. The best of luck to him and your family.

Coach · 04-24-2005, 10:10 PM

Damn man, that sucks. My prayers are with you and the family.

**Rain Man** · 04-24-2005, 10:12 PM

Wow. I hope he has a quick recovery.

Hammock Parties · 04-24-2005, 10:15 PM

I just read the description and that is horrible. Best wishes.

KCJake · 04-24-2005, 10:20 PM

That's terrible.

big nasty kcnut · 04-24-2005, 10:32 PM

I'm praying for your brother. Just believe in who you believe in and have faith that he'll feel better.

Earthling · 04-24-2005, 10:40 PM

Deepest heatfelt sympathys to you and yours...Hope conditions improve.

**jAZ** · 04-24-2005, 10:44 PM

Hey man, I wish your brother (and your family) all the best in dealing with this.

Frazod · 04-24-2005, 10:47 PM

I wish you and your family the best. I hope your brother beats this thing.

Pants · 04-24-2005, 10:48 PM

Wow man, you got my thoughts and prayers. I really wish with all my heart your bro starts feeling better soon.

KC Jones · 04-24-2005, 10:53 PM

May god bless and watch over your brother and your family. From reading about the disease on the link you posted it sounds like there should be great hope for your brother to recover. Take care.

04-24-2005, 10:56 PM

At least there is a diagnosis. That's a start. Best wishes to you and your family.

TheChiefofSoCal · 04-24-2005, 10:58 PM

My husband just shared your post with me. We had never heard of the syndrome your brother, Danny, is facing either until a friend battled with it last year (2004). Over the course of one month, our friend (Jill) became completely paralyzed. Because this syndrome is a virus, there are no medications to fight it. However, Jill did recover! It took eight long months for the virus to work its way through her body. Although fully recovered from the syndrome, it has taken extensive physical therapy and leg braces for Jill to assume her normal life again. With time and work, she will make a full recovery! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! We will be praying for Danny, too! Besides our prayers, may we offer this simple advice. While Jill was hospitalized for those eight months, daily physical therapy was VERY important...someone will need to massage, move, manipulate and excercise your brother's limbs EVERY day! Monitor the hospital to assure that this is getting done...as we experienced the opposite. God Bless!

**Mr. Kotter** · 04-24-2005, 10:59 PM

I'm so sorry for you and your family. Hang in there.

God Bless.

04-24-2005, 10:01 PM
WebGem MVP Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NYC/Toronto/Mexico Casino cash: $9994900	Prayer Request. My brother is 17, his name is Daniel..goes by Danny. He recently had a very bad virus attack him. He was throwing up non-stop for about 4-5 days. Then, he seemed fine..just like somebody after they have the flu. This was a couple weeks ago, then a few days ago he started feeling numbness so my parents took him to the doctor, and they said that he may have some "syndrome" that could eventually leave him paralyzed. I found this out after class when I called my dad..who was crying. I had never heard my dad cry in my life..he's always seemed really close to my brother for some reason though. That night he was admitted to the hospital and started to get weaker and weaker. The last time I saw him was yesterday, as I left he was walking to go take a piss. Now, he can't stand up nor can he make any movement with his arms. All he can do is "clap" his legs/knees together very slowly while laying down. This morning or afternoon they diagnosed him with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The link below is a short description of the disease. The pain was getting better today after my mom forced the doctor to give him morphine. He recently started feeling pain his chest though, which scares me that it may interfere with him breathing. I'm going there right now, I'm gonna try to see if I can pick him some stand up comedy by Chris Rock on the way..figured that might help. I figured the most important thing is that he believes that he can beat the disease, and that his friends/family do as well. I hope to God he's alright. http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/gbs/gbs.htm Goodnight and Go Chiefs.
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04-24-2005, 10:08 PM	#2
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2139463647	Sorry to hear that. The best of luck to him and your family.
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04-24-2005, 10:10 PM	#3
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04-24-2005, 10:12 PM	#4
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04-24-2005, 10:15 PM	#5
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04-24-2005, 10:20 PM	#6
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04-24-2005, 10:32 PM	#7
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04-24-2005, 10:40 PM	#8
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04-24-2005, 10:44 PM	#9
jAZ Supporter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ Casino cash: $9847493	Hey man, I wish your brother (and your family) all the best in dealing with this.
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04-24-2005, 10:47 PM	#10
Frazod WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $3045085	I wish you and your family the best. I hope your brother beats this thing.
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04-24-2005, 10:48 PM	#11
Pants Time Keeps On Slipping Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $5659900	Wow man, you got my thoughts and prayers. I really wish with all my heart your bro starts feeling better soon. __________________ "Turn the channel to 26!"
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04-24-2005, 10:53 PM	#12
KC Jones Genious Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $10012761	May god bless and watch over your brother and your family. From reading about the disease on the link you posted it sounds like there should be great hope for your brother to recover. Take care.
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04-24-2005, 10:56 PM	#13
Phobia Guest Casino cash: $	At least there is a diagnosis. That's a start. Best wishes to you and your family.
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04-24-2005, 10:58 PM	#14
TheChiefofSoCal Starter Join Date: Jul 2002 Casino cash: $10004900	My husband just shared your post with me. We had never heard of the syndrome your brother, Danny, is facing either until a friend battled with it last year (2004). Over the course of one month, our friend (Jill) became completely paralyzed. Because this syndrome is a virus, there are no medications to fight it. However, Jill did recover! It took eight long months for the virus to work its way through her body. Although fully recovered from the syndrome, it has taken extensive physical therapy and leg braces for Jill to assume her normal life again. With time and work, she will make a full recovery! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! We will be praying for Danny, too! Besides our prayers, may we offer this simple advice. While Jill was hospitalized for those eight months, daily physical therapy was VERY important...someone will need to massage, move, manipulate and excercise your brother's limbs EVERY day! Monitor the hospital to assure that this is getting done...as we experienced the opposite. God Bless! __________________ Have no fear,the Beerman is here!
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04-24-2005, 10:59 PM	#15
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