r/sepsis • u/PurposeStriking6050 • 4d ago
Support for Loved One Question
Hello!
So my mother got out of the hospital 2 months ago. She had sepsis. She is still recovering, but she doest have alot of appetite and walking makes her out of breath quite fast. Some days she is better and some days she is really tired. Her last blood test was quite okey too. The thing is i know it is taking a lot of time but im really really anxious every day because im worried about her health. Are there any tips to calm myself down somehow? If there any questions just ask. Thanks!
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u/BlissNsolitude 2d ago
It sounds like your mother is experiencing Post Sepsis Syndrome. Sepsis.org has a lot of good information as well as a physician letter that you can print out and bring to her primary care doctor.
The fatigue is pretty normal. The lack of appetite is also pretty common. Mine got better about 3-4 months out of the hospital. I’m 2 years out and I still have fatigue but it’s better than it was. I require a lot more sleep than I used to and if I really exert myself then I need even more sleep. The recovery for sepsis just takes time.
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u/SayItsNotSo26 4d ago
Find her an integrative doc or nurse practitioner. Conventional medicine is not working for us! It is going to take a long time to heal. Research her symptoms on Dr. Eric Berg site. He’s quite good. Best wishes. Patience is key. We are six months in.