tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211323220282490702.post7669207029080244650..comments2022-04-08T08:09:02.133-05:00Comments on Justin's battle with Lemierre's Syndrome: Happy Thanksgiving!Tammyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14779555261527367891noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211323220282490702.post-36339276409796410032011-01-03T17:00:21.192-06:002011-01-03T17:00:21.192-06:00Day 8 in the ICU for my 18 year old daughter who h...Day 8 in the ICU for my 18 year old daughter who has Lemierre's Syndrome. We live in Chattanooga, TN. She had all the classic symptons - sore throat which tested negative for strep, pain in her neck, fever, vomiting and then severe pneumonia. We are thankful that one of the doctors in the ICU had treated this once before and recognized the symptoms along with the results of the blood cultures taken the first time she went to the ER. My Caroline seems to grow a little stronger every day, but it's still scary knowing she'll be going home with this clot. I am so saddened to read Justin's story. You honor him well through this website and I know that the publicity will help save others.GTatumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211323220282490702.post-18348126606106077022010-12-26T11:29:03.463-06:002010-12-26T11:29:03.463-06:00My nineteen year old daughter is currently serving...My nineteen year old daughter is currently serving in the United States Military. We just arrived home to the US two days before Christmas after spending over a month in a military hospital in Korea. During her hospitalization, she was diagnosed with Lemierre's Syndrome. She was intubated and placed on a vent (twice!) and almost lost her life.<br /> Since I wasn't familiar with Lemierre's, I immediately began to do research online. The first thing I came across was Justin's Story. As I read about Justin, it brought tears to my eyes and my heart broke for your family! After realizing the seriousness of Lemierre's, I began to worry even more about my daughters condition. The past month has been a complete nightmare for our entire family. Just like you, I would like to find a way to become an advocate regarding Lemierre's and create as much awareness as possible in hopes of saving others from going through the same situation. I'm not sure exactly sure how to go about it yet, but I know for sure that this is a VERY serious, life threatening illness that needs to be publicized as much as possible! I've had a multitude of media interested in my daughters story, but we're still trying to decide whether or not to publicize it or not due to the fact that she is still active duty and many of the issues we faced had to do with "military care" (or lack thereof) as much as the Lemierre's Syndrome itself. I do not want my daughter to face any reprocussions when she returns to her duty station due to "going public." We have heard about some "negative" reactions by the military from other soldiers who have gone public.<br />My daughter is not completely healed at this point and I'm still very concerned about what could potentially go wrong, as well as the long term affects of this. <br />My purpose in bringing her home was to be seen by "civilian" doctors at a reputable hospital with all the specialists she requires to get better. I felt that the flight home was less of a risk than keeping her in the facility she was in!<br /> I'm trying to find information pertaining to where my daughter is NOW (current condition)and precautions to prevent any further medical complications from occurring. Do you know of any info pertaining to "post-Lemierre's Syndrome??" Anything you can provide me with will be very appreciated!<br />If you would like to talk to me via telephone, I would be happy to provide you with my phone number. What happened to Justin is extremely sad and I would like to join you in creating awareness about Lemierre's. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5211323220282490702.post-62405018031075057902010-12-20T08:07:10.742-06:002010-12-20T08:07:10.742-06:00Thanks for the education about this horrible probl...Thanks for the education about this horrible problem. I'm an otolaryngologist in NC and have heard of this complication but it really helps to put a face and name with the disease to remember it well. Sorry to hear about the loss of a great person! You should be commended for your efforts to educate doctors.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15719573293867916915noreply@blogger.com