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Prayers sent for Ethan and his family.
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Prayers sent
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Thank you linky, Lymetoo and lyme in Putnam!!
Appreciate it!!
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oh my i am so sorry. i still have the flu/bronchitis after a week. it's gone into my chest and i'm having real problems.
i sure hope he makes it ok.
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Praying for little Ethan.
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Thank you, randibear and Jane!
So scary, Ethan's brother is in my older grandson's 3rd grade class.
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- If they give him acetaminiphen (which is so often the case), I hope his parents can also insist on some kind of liver support (maybe such as IV glutathione &/or IV magnesium).
Magnesium can help the liver and also help reduce inflammatoin and pain. The glutathione can have immediate benefits but also can be a life saver.
Some hospitals have naturopathic physicians on staff (though they may be only in the cancer departments, it is best to have a ND on the case, too).
. . . Even a single dose of acetaminophen can reduce the body's levels of glutathione, a peptide that helps repair oxidative damage that can drive inflammation in the airways, researchers have found. . . .
Tiny overdoses of Tylenol can add up to deadly damage
By Rachel Rettner 11-22-11
Taking even slightly too much Tylenol over a period of several days can lead to an overdose with deadly consequences, a new study says. . . . -
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Good news is that Medical world is taking flu treatment very seriously. I'm glad he's getting cared for in the hospital.
Prayers that he is up and perky in no time.
My two college students had flu in Dec and it was a piece of cake to get the meds they needed by phone. They were up in 3 days !!
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ann says two of her friends are in the hospital with flu. one man got it, then got pneumonia and then had a heart attack!!!
it's serious stuff...
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Thank you dogmom, faithful, Keebler, and KentuckyWoman!!
Apparently Ethan has developed meningitis.
Keep praying!!
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oh my, randibear...that's too bad. Praying.
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Dekrator, does developing meningitis suggest something other than the flu? Or can flu virus turn into meningitis? I know I've heard bacterial and viral meningitis?
Prayers this young boy gets all the best care.
Pam
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Thanks map1131!
I wish I had more details, but I only have limitied info about his condition from prayer chain updates.
It is always possible that it initially looked like the flu but was later diagnosed as meningitis.
Here is what I now know:
He has meningitis and Ethan is now in his second surgery at a major hospital.
Ethan and his family can use all the prayers they can get.
Thank you all!!
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Oh gosh. Sending prayers to him and his family.
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Poor boy. I will be praying for Ethan, his family, and the medical professionals caring for him. What a sad and scary situation.
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Thank you beaches, TxCoord & Silverwolf, Lymetoo and sammy!
Jesus, I trust in You!!
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beaches
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Any news at this late hour??
Hoping and praying it's good.
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Thanks beaches!
Still waiting for an update.
All I know is that Ethan was out of surgery late last night and his parents were waiting to see him.
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still praying...
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Thanks dogmom!
I heard third-hand (hoping for confirmation soon) that Ethan is doing much better today and the Dr's are thinking of moving him to a regular room!!
Considering how very sick he was just last night, this is a miracle!
Our God is an awesome God! He heard our cries for help and He answered them!!
Thank you all....keep praying!
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i didn't know meningitis was related to flu. may be wrong tho.
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I heard from another source that Ethan's surgery was successful and he was asking for breakfast this morning!
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randibear,
I don't have all the details, but it is possible that they first thought he had the flu and then later diagnosed him with meningitis.
Early symptoms of meningitis can look like the flu.
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That is what I thought too when I looked up meningitis.
I didn't know there was a surgery for it. Apparently, there is alot I didn't know about it. Viral vs Bacterial etc.
I'm glad he's doing better. Prayers still going.
Slightly enlightened now. KW
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Thanks KentuckyWoman!
I think the surgery he had may have been to drain a brain abscess.
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Thanks lax mom!!!
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I just heard that yesterday (Wed), Ethan ate well for the first time since being hospitalized, and wanted to watch tv, which was also new.
He was unable to move his left foot before the brain surgery, and that was a little better yesterday. They are waiting to see what happens with that.
His parents are overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and prayers.
Thank you all, so much, for your prayers.
Please continue to pray for complete healing for Ethan.
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Praying for Ethan. Posts: 1408 | From Tx | Registered: Nov 2009
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Thanks momintexas, ArtnSoul and Lymetoo!!
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Thanks TxCoord and Silverwolfi!!
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Finally an update on Ethan:
He is doing well, looks good, will need some rehab for his foot, and he should be home Monday or Tuesday this week!!
Praise God!!
Thanks for all the prayers!
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So glad to hear this!!!
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great news! thanks for the update.
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Prayers are Powerful... Very Clear... Please research Probiotics. They are a Must Take. I've been taking them since 2006. I refuse to miss One Day w/o it. Glad to read Ethan is eating and watching TV.
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i hope the little guy is ok.
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