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Thread #95666   Message #1872071
Posted By: catspaw49
30-Oct-06 - 07:23 AM
Thread Name: Alaska Mike needs good thoughts
Subject: RE: Alaska Mike needs good thoughts
Hey Tawmmie.....On one of my journeys through the various fields of medical problems, I had an aortic aneurysm of a type called an aortic dissection (what killed John Ritter---only difference was that mine ended 3 inches from the heart and his didn't). I went downhill quickly after entering the hospital and as a pain killer during diagnosis was given "Versed," the drug of choice nowadays. Turns out I am allergic to it and became combative and exceedingly violent. This was a rare reaction. The main vascular Doc came out and was obviously fearful asking my wife if I was a violent man. Karen was dumbfounded...like Mike, I'm a big Teddy Bear...but something triggered the reaction. Months later when I went to see that Doc at his office, he kept his distance as if he still wasn't sure about me.

POINT IS----Many times the combinations of drugs used in serious cases or sometimes even just one drug during a specific time period can cause some strange problems. I'm sure they are looking at him carefully and keeping the good vitals but don't be afraid to ask them what they think is causing the abnormal reactions. It's easy to feel such gratitude to those working with Mike and saving his life that you hate to bother them or make them feel you don't trust them. But don't be afraid to ask when things aren't quite right. I have loved most of my Docs but they too are simply human......and the best ones never feel that "M.D." stands for Major Deity.

Spaw