Assist Naomi and Her Son During Recovery
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Hey, everyone. I'm Naomi. Hi, my Name is Naomi. I most recently had a life turning event medically that is taking an enormous impact on my daily life for my son and I,as well as long term for me. Last week's I was at work at my had started tingling, then the sensation ran all the way up my arm, causing it to go numb and lose all color. I alerted my manager and asked her to call 911. I was transported to the newest hospital in the area, and my blood pressure read 183 over 107. My arm continued to be numb for the next couple of hours, and my hand went cold. Then the pain started radiating from my fingers , into my shoulder and neck. I thought I was having a heart attack. I,m only 48 years old and have already had a moderate stroke 2 years prior, so I didn't know what to think,but my mind went to the worst possible. They gave me Tylenol and a numbing patch for my shoulder. They discharged me and said it was anxiety and to go home and relax. So I did just that. The following day was Halloween, my hand still cold and numb, excruciating pain, I had no use of it really and called out sick from work. Rested all day in bed but I had to pick up my 2 toddler grand sons from daycare and my 9 year old. We went home, and my son left to go enjoy the festivities with family. After a while, my symptoms got worse, so I called my daughter and told her she needed to come now because I was having an emergency. I was alone with a 2 and 3 year old so I thought if I had a heart attack I should take them to the car , strap them in and be out where some passerby tricker treater to help me if the ambulance didn't. The ambulance and my daughter showed up at the same time. They accessed me, and again, my blood pressure read at 173 over117. As they were helping me, they asked do you wanted to go to the hospital. My BP was lower once I calmed down and warmed up. I hesitated because the hospital said it was just anxiety. So again I went to bed to rest, in pain all. Night numb cold hand. I called out sick again and went to my mo.s because I didn't want to be alone if something happened. The day went by, and mom monitored my BP. It was within normal all day until in the evening I adked her to take the reading on my numb arm. After 3>4 attempts the screen just said error. That's when I realized there was a bigger problem than anxiety. I had no circulation. I called 911 and went to a different hospital atx10pm. I was rushed having emergency surgery by 4AM to find my subclavial artery collasped. After recovery they decided after 1 day, having no pulse in my wrist, another surgery was necessary to avoid amputation, and they removed several blood clots. I was in the hospital for 10 days, missing work, yet knowing my life is more important than a paycheck. Over the course of the next few days they sent out blood labs for everything known to man, did Ct scans to rule out tymors or cancer. The results that came back showed nothing that would cause this to happen. On day 9 we finally had somewhat regular circulation and a pulse. They discharged me with no diagnosis,still waiting 10 more days for results.they told me I have to take blood thinners the rest of my life. My arm has lost sensation and is mutilated. I still can't use it. I'm hoping we find an answer soon. My mom is helping me recover as I am not going back to work until I can. I am an independent single mom who is very humble. I have always been able to be sufficient in providing for my family. I need help at this time. Or just some moral support. I just got a new car and don't k ow if I'll be able to make a payment, rent and my son is growing like a weed and I can't get him new sweat pants.Im on a high dose of steroids and don't k ow how I'm going to groceries. I keep reminding myself that God doesn't give you more than you can handle. It's hard to understand, but I believe it to be true. I'm very lucky and grateful my family and church are supportive. I wish I knew what the future holds. I have to find an attorney because the hospital that turned me away almost made me lose my arm. Any feedback or resources and most importantly, prayers are welcome. Thank you for hearing about us.any thing will help.
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Naomi Brown
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Reno, NV