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Thank you for visiting comarecovery.org. DO NOT POST: copyrighted material, advertisments, MLM, junk, marketing, spam, new age, psychic, cosmic or wonder drug submissions. Graphic image links and posts of a questionable nature will be removed. Abusers: A complaint will be filed with your ISP, and your netblock will be denied access to this site. Hi! A close friend 44 years old was in an car accident on April 19 02. She is still in a coma (7 months), called by doctors "captive coma". First she was in a "vigil coma". I am looking for any information or support to help her family. Amaira Cordero, Amaira at supercable dot net dot ve Amaira Cordero : Amaira at supercable dot net dot ve Caracas, Venezuela - Saturday, November 16, 2002 at 21:17:35 (EST) Former Coma patient Judy Friedland : h dot z dot mason at att dot net Homewood, Illinois USA - Thursday, November 14, 2002 at 20:38:18 (EST) I survived a coma for two weeks in 1988. I had been adventuring up a steep thin cliff falls. I fell some 180 feet bouncing off rocks the way down. I awoke in a coma which I came too some two weeks later. I attribute much to God and good fortune. However, I am grateful to my family and friends for the constant talk and contact. The Love surrounded me the entire time. I do believe there is a strong correlation. Via con Dios, love your info, Jersey Jim of the Appalachians. Jim Matthews : jim at champtrading dot com Clarksburg, New Jersey USA - Thursday, November 07, 2002 at 20:22:56 (EST) Hi! I'm from the islands of Kiribati and I'm seeking help for my dad who is in a coma for one and a half months now. Our doctors here don't know for sure what caused his coma but they are suspecting some sort of infection which has affected his brain. We have very poor facilities here in Kiribati and a full medical investigation is not available. I am hoping that someone out there might be willing to help out and suggest any places that offer coma recovery programs that might help my dad recover or wake up from his coma. His doctor says that they have treated him for all the possible causes for his coma and everything is controlled now. He says my dad is in a stable condition now and all we are waiting for is for him to come out of his coma. Which is why I'm looking for places that have coma recovery programs, especially in Australia, New Zealand and around the Pacific region, since these are the only regions that our government would be willing to pay our dad's airfare and medical bills to. Please if anyone can help us, write to me at: d_apisai at yahoo dot com. Thank you. Danietta Apisai (Kiribati, in the South Pacific) Danietta Apisai USA - Monday, October 28, 2002 at 23:30:42 (EST) I CANT FIND ANY THING ON THE WEB!!!! I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the recovery rate of a Shearing Injury is... My sons father was in a bad accident and his eyes are open and moving around but he only responds to painful or noxious stimuli. The accident was almost 3 weeks ago and he has come a long way. He was in a coma but he doesn't recognize anyone and doesn't respond to any familiar faces. I even brought my 5 yo son in to see him to see if he responds. PLEASE HELP ME!!! -katy Katy : katyfanc at yahoo dot com Albany, NY USA - Saturday, October 19, 2002 at 15:03:04 (EDT) My 46 year old brother suffered a brain aneurysm, that burst. he was taken to the hospital and that hospital was not equipped for trauma patients. the doctors said there would be a 3 percent chance that he would live through transport. he did. then he had to have surgery and they again gave him a 3 percent chance and again he made it. my brother was in a coma for 4 weeks. he was on a vent for 2 weeks. he is now out of the coma and slowly but surely recovering. we never gave up hope. my brother is a fighter and we knew he could fight this. the doctors said this is a miracle. i know my brother is a miracle. in 1975 he was in a auto shop explosion. he was burned 90 percent of his body. he never gave up hope and neither did we. a few years later the same brother was in a dynamite explosion and lost his left foot. again he never gave up. he is a pure miracle. i just want to say if you have a family member or loved one in a coma please do not give up. we stood by my brother's bedside day in and out. we kept talking to him and rubbing his arms and legs. we prayed, laughed and cried, but as a family we stuck together and never ever gave up. he is still in the hospital and everyday getting stronger. we know we still have a long way to go, but with support my brother will get there, iknow this. keep hope. barb connor largo, fl USA - Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 23:02:44 (EDT) I would like to say hello to everyone. I am one of the co-founding members of the Coma Recovery Association of South Florida in 1980. The association was formed by two families whose children were in coma arousal therapy, and I was their therapist. For 18 years I worked with many individuals of all ages at all levels of coma recovery along with their families, predominantly as a Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist in home health care, a support person, an advocate, and a good friend. I have a wealth of experience that is quite broad from my own years of work and from the many families who never gave up and forged ahead... and those individuals trying so courageously to rehabilitate... whom I cannot say enough good about. I may have some opinions that could be helpful for some of you. Rachel Davis Ann Arbor, Michigan USA - Sunday, October 06, 2002 at 08:37:20 (EDT) My close friend's 20 year old son was in an accident (MVA) on September 6 02. He sustained a severe head injury and is still in a coma (almost 4 weeks). I am looking for any information or support to help this family. Marilyn Klemke : marilyn dot klemke at shaw dot ca St. Albert, AB Canada - Wednesday, October 02, 2002 at 23:18:03 (EDT) I would like to give some words of hope to those who are experiencing a loved one in a coma. Two years ago this week, I posted a message on the prayer list for my sister. She had been in a serious auto accident and was in a coma and it was very questionable as to whether she would live or if she did live, if she would ever be normal again. We didn't have any positive signs for months. No smiles, no hand squeezing....nothing. She went from a "sleeping state" to a state where she opened her eyes but never focused on anyone or never showed any response. Her feet stayed high in the air over her head. She then progressed to a stage where she hollered out constantly. It was extremely difficult to see. We were told to consider putting her in a nursing home although she was only 37 years old with two boys. After 3 months (on Christmas Day) she suddenly began speaking and acting as if she knew she was in the world. It was still a long road and she had to work hard, but today she is the most loving, caring Christian lady you would ever meet. She lives on her own, she drives and she loves spending time with her boys. There are definately memory losses and she doesn't remember many things about her life and life in general, but she is very alive and the joy of our lives. Please, if you have a loved one in this situation, DO NOT give up hope. We had every reason to quit believing and we didn't. God brought her through this and he will do the same for your loved one. Don't let anyone make you believe otherwise because one day can be completely different from the day before! God Bless each of you and know that we are praying for you. J. Rowell : Jodilain at hotmail dot com USA - Monday, September 23, 2002 at 00:35:30 (EDT) Thank You Paulette you were so supportive and answered our questions...this is a wonderful website....I can't imagine what we would have done if it wasn't available. Judy Kaczor : momheyjude at aol dot com NIagara Falls , New York USA - Wednesday, September 11, 2002 at 13:58:38 (EDT) Thank you for your prayers. On March 24, 2002 I was in an accident and remained in a coma for 2 1/2 months. I am currently rehabilitating. I can stand but can not walk yet without a walker. I have a temporary eye patch due to double vision. I am expected to make a full recovery. Thank you for your prayers and my thoughts are with other coma patients. Jennifer Baker DVM Jennifer Baker DVM USA - Wednesday, September 04, 2002 at 14:12:40 (EDT) Dear all, my 55 year-old brother, Steve Dunn, is comatose, on a ventilator and G-tube. Steve is diabetic and had 2 wounds on his left foot that became infected with staph & strep. Toxins were released into his system that caused multisystem organ failure on May 24, 2002. Steve amazed all and was beating the odds not only by surviving the night he was first hospitalized, but by making slow and steady progress day by day. However, on June 8 Steve's left lung burst and he went into cardiac arrest. A doctor and nurse were present in his room at the time and worked tirelessly to revive him after nearly 30 minutes of CPR... Subsequent EEG's detected abnormalities where there once were none. A neurologist told us the portion of his brain that was damaged was his consciousness... Steve was transferred out of a Cincinnati ICU into a nursing home in Bellbrook, Ohio on July 8. We prayed he would be accepted into DRAKE...a specialized care facility; however, Steve's medical insurance had lapsed and became a major roadblock. I continue to pray for Steve's miracle recovery and would very much appreciate it if you would add Steve to your prayer list. He is not only my brother, he is my best friend... Thank you. Denise Denise : DDBoyack at hotmail dot com Long Beach Island, NJ USA - Sunday, August 25, 2002 at 17:52:35 (EDT) After 3 years of asking questions and seeking others who have gone through a coma and survived, I found your web site. We go through so much, fighting everyday for full recovery and all the terrible emotions that go with it. Thank you. I've read through the prayer page and will pray for all who are still ill. Anne Anne Robinson : rollyrobinson at aol dot com Ailsa Craig, Ontario Canada - Monday, August 19, 2002 at 17:11:45 (EDT) People healed of AIDS, MS, Cancer, Parkinson's Disease, Coma at Baltimore Christian Faith Center 10308 Liberty Road Randallstown, Md 21133 (410) 655-3777 Sun. 10AM 7PM Wed 7PM dave USA - Thursday, July 11, 2002 at 15:18:49 (EDT) One of my really good friends has been in a coma for 6 months and 8 days i believe... im not sure.. what his level was or what it was called... what i do know.. is a tahoe hit him.. and it was going pretty fast... he hit his head when he hit the ground and fractured some bones in his body...i remember they called him dead on the spot... well the thing was they opperated him.. he swelled up.. his facial feachers.. his fingers...his head, everything... then they had to operate him again.. cuz he had brain damage... and all the internal bleeding.They took off half his brain the part he didnt use.A person only uses 10 of they're brain or close to there.. so it would have been ok ... it was really serious the doctors thought he was going to die.They would say it but they said to still have faith he started getting better... time passed and they finally would let us in to see him... well we needed permission or whatever but still... he can hear and kinda blink his eyes.. but theyre closed you know or he'll yawn and strech and sneeze i think... well what i want to know is what hes thinking right now... like what hes going through.. i read in some posts.. ppl r saying that they dont remember u... but david does.. because one of the times i went to visit him.. i tell him hi david and my name.. and ill hold on to his hand.. and he'll sqeeze it.. or he'll kinda smile.I was with him for about 45 min.. and i was just talking to him.. and telling him to blink his eyes once for yes.. and 2 for no... i was telling him about things we use to do together.. or funny things that happened.. saying things like.. he was looking even better then he did before... i was so nervous to talk to him at first.. i felt as if i was going to step on something i wasnt suppose to. When this little machine went off.. iwas freaking out! his dad said he was getting excited... and to press this botton so it could stop, about 5 min later it went off again.. his dad said that the rate of davids heart was increasing it was at like 240something and it was at like 89 at first.. i dont know.. i think its really sad if he doesnt remember any of us... hes an 8th grader.. 14 years right now.. well i just want to know what hes thinking and how its going to be when he wakes up... is he or is he not going to remember us.. are we going to have to remind him? Yvette Mission, Tx USA - Wednesday, July 10, 2002 at 02:03:33 (EDT) My Dad went into a stroke induced coma on the 18 June 2002. Can someone please tell me how long do these comas last and what are the signs of a person coming out of coma. Also can he hear me in the comatose state? Neville Bennie : bennien at apsap . co . za South Africa - Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 07:08:16 (EDT) My Father Kenneth Sanatass, I forgot to mention that he was in a coma for almost about 2 weeks, we had so much hope, he didn't come out of it but never lose hope cause thats the only thing you got and can hold on to. Just Pray and we will to. There's always HOPE..... Tianna maspeth, ny USA - Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 03:26:56 (EDT) My father Kenneth Sanatass was in your prayers and has past away. He went into the hospital for a hernia operation and was fine for 2 days while in recovery until he stopped breathing and they revived him and put him into ICU. This was the hospital's fault, my father was only 46 years old. He was and still is Loved by so many people. He will be so missed forever and ever and for his three daughters, Daddy, we dont believe this and never will. We will miss you like no one could ever imagine. We LOVE YOU soooooooo much LOVE ALWAYS, Tianna, Larisa, & Tanya Tianna : adamlovestianna at aol . com Maspeth, NY USA - Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 03:23:48 (EDT) My Dad past away 2 weeks ago and we miss him so much. The hospital did this to my father. He went in for a hernia operation and went into a coma and then later died. He was 46 years old and this was not his time. I have read all the stories and my prayers go out to all of you. He will be missed by many many many people and we love him so very much. I dont think this will ever feel real. Daddy We Love You Tianna Maspeth, NY USA - Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 03:09:12 (EDT) My Father Kenneth Sanatass past away after being in a coma that he was put into because of wycoff hospital. He was 46 when he past away and had a whole life ahead of him. Because of carelessness my father is no longer here. We Love You Daddy and Always will. Love Always Tianna, Larisa, & Tanya Tianna Sanatadd Maspeth, NY USA - Thursday, June 20, 2002 at 02:55:19 (EDT) UPDATE Michael is doing alot better, he is beginning to make progress. He turns his head left and right when told to and looks at different items around the room when told to. The therapists are starting to use a yes-no board with which he can answer about six questions before becoming fatigued. God is truly working miracles with him. Please continue to pray for him because every prayer helps. Hopefully Michael will continue to get better and be able to come home soon. We miss him very much. Thanks to you all. Rosemary (Mike's Mom) Rosemary Wold : wolds at softcom . net USA - Wednesday, June 19, 2002 at 18:13:25 (EDT) Tony Robinson my nephew was in a motorcycle accident 5-22-02 age 16 severe brain injury please pray for Tony. I pray that God will give him back to us. Tony is in a coma. Tony's mother Fran and Father Kenny Sr. love and miss Tony so much. Tony has two brothers Kenny Jr, and Eric Please pray for my nephew Tony Robinson. Doreen C. Clemons : DoreenQvc at msn . com Baltimore, MD United States - Sunday, June 09, 2002 at 00:59:45 (EDT) Thank you for providing this site, information on coma arousal therapy, and the prayer list. This has been an uncertain several days since my love slipped into a coma, but your site has provided some reassurance and a release for some of those worries. Thank you!! Mike : miketampa999 at msn . com Tampa, FL USA - Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 13:27:29 (EDT) please pray for me and my family we have felt alot of pain the last 3 years. my son died and 2 years later my dad passed away. thank you . teri goucher (?? = CRA Note) : terrijr2001 at earthlink . net vinton ohio 45686, ohio USA - Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 12:17:52 (EDT) May God bless all of you. I have a niece in a coma since Apr. 21st 2002. she has had 3 surgeries. her injuries are all on the frontial lobe. she will be moved to a vital care hosp. next week. She does raise her arms on command, moves on her side, off her back. and last week when her mom asked for a hug she raised her arm around her mom's neck and pulled her mom to her chest. praise GOD! she has also tried to get out of bed. she is a 30 year old woman with 2 children, 5 and 11 years old. We ask that you might pray for her and her children as we will now be praying for all of you. this site has been heartwarming and very helpful and comforting Thank you so much!!! Gwynne Arment USA - Friday, May 17, 2002 at 23:16:41 (EDT) People healed of Parkinson's Disease at Baltimore Christian Faith Center 10308 Liberty Road Randallstown, Md 21133 (410) 655-3777 dave USA - Friday, May 17, 2002 at 10:31:35 (EDT) My family has been through some of the hardest stuff this year. They have had to deal with my great aunt dying and my great grand mother also dying. Just a month ago my grandpa's daughter killed herself because her husband had threatened her. Please keep my whole family in prayer. I also want to thank my family for everything they have done for me. I love you all. Amanda Hartman : aechic20 at aol . com Tennessee USA - Monday, April 29, 2002 at 09:56:39 (EDT) I have put three prayer requests in and wanted to say thanks Amanda Hartman USA - Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at 10:07:16 (EDT) Hi, This weekend my best friend drowned whilst sailing here in the UK. She had no heart or breathing for about an hour and is now in a coma. She has come off some anti-fitting drugs (and is no longer fitting) and also has been taken off sedatives. The brain scan apparently shows no noticable effects. This episode has really cut me up, and has really torn my world apart. Can anybody give me some guidance as to what may happen next - and how I support her husband, who is very close to me! I would appreciate any help and advice anybody can give. Thanks Mark Crawford - potato_man AT hotmail.com - PS For those of you that believe please pray for Laura and ask the Lord to help her recover and offer great comfort to her family, friends and husband James. Mark Crawford : potato_man at hotmail . com London, United Kingdom - Tuesday, April 16, 2002 at 09:23:37 (EDT) On Feb. 9, 2002 my son Michael was in a car accident that resulted in severe tbi. The doctors told us he would not live through the night but he did, he had a few hard days during the first three weeks, his icp got to be 45-50 range on a few occasions. He survived that as well. He was then moved to an acute rehabilitation hospital and his doing great health wise. He is in what they call a persistent vegatative state. They are about to remove his trac which to me is a big step, he opens his eyes to noise but does not look to see where it is coming from. Sometimes when I look into his eyes I know he sees me. I have great faith in God to help him and I also have great faith in my son. The program he is in is an 8 week program he has four weeks left to make conscious awareness according to the doctors to continue to the next step. If not he will go the a nursing home. I am thankful to God for saving his life and not taking him from us ,and ask those who read this to please pray for Micheal to continue to get better. Also any info or suggestions to help Michael would be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Michael's Mom Rosemary Rosemary Wold : wolds at softcom . net USA - Monday, April 15, 2002 at 17:49:18 (EDT) I am praying for you all!! Candace : Candace42884 at aol . com USA - Tuesday, April 09, 2002 at 21:12:10 (EDT) I am after some information my husband TBI through a car accident 14th Feb 2002.He was in a coma but since waking has pushed me away.Before the accident we were very very close now he doesn't want to see me.He is angry,crying abusive and has no movement, slurred speech.Why has he pushed me away , he is seeing his parents and sister but not his wife.Any info would be greatly appreciated. Karen : robm at picknowl . com . au South Australia AUSTRALIA - Saturday, March 23, 2002 at 04:34:46 (EST) My daughter has suffered TBI as the result of a hit and run crime. I am researching alternative therapies, resources and other information that may help in my daughter's recovery. Robert W. Siemer : robetws at aol . com Middletown, NJ USA - Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 22:16:13 (EST) My boyfriend who is currently in a coma in France had an accident while skiing and has had a CT scan and has been diagnosed with brain damage, is there any chance he will come out of it? Katrina : Katrina_angel62 at hotmail . com UK - Saturday, February 23, 2002 at 18:56:54 (EST) I have returned to update my condition, I just found out last month that I have 2 fractured hip joints and will need to have both of my hips replaced. I am just 24 years old and almost 7 years ago I survived a 3 month coma and TBI resulting from an auto accident I was in. We all have to keep our heads up and continue to persevere on no matter how bad it seems to get because we are fighters and this is merely a test that we will pass with flying colors! Trikia : TrikiaD at aol . com Orlando, Florida USA - Thursday, February 21, 2002 at 23:23:54 (EST) On June 30, 1999 I suffered a TBI. I don't remember anything of the day it happened, only waking up from a coma two weeks later. Most of my memories before that day I'm not even sure happened just like most of my childhood memories and high school memories as well. My recovery was faster than normal since I wanted to get better. Two and a half years later I'm going to college in pursuit of a degree in graphic design. I've found that I don't think as fast anymore but I'm managing to do well. I lost a lot of friends who couldn't deal with the "new" me, but what I found out is they were not true friends at all. The ones who stayed and stood by me I appreciate wholeheartedly. In my college classes I'm doing well even when I think I'm not. I managed to keep up a 3.5 GPA for my first two semesters and am now starting to see things clearer. I want anyone who suffered a TBI to know that the hospital bed is not the end of the road for you, and that you are good enough, and now better than you've ever been. You are not stupid, you are worth it, and there is much out there for you to have in life after the trauma. Go out and see what's out there. I encourage you. Rick Dallas Joy : Joymaster79 at hotmail . com Lapeer, MI USA - Monday, February 18, 2002 at 01:22:39 (EST) i am interested in working through psychic research on comatose patients to try to communicate with them. i live near drake hospital in cincinnati ohio. i would also be interested in contact with relatives of coma patients who would be interested in this kind of research teri rankin : bertharankin at msn . com alexandria, kentucky USA - Saturday, February 09, 2002 at 21:46:37 (EST) CRA Note: psychic posts are the type of post that we just cannot permit. Readers please be wary. A suburb of Chicago is where I reside. The whole incident which caused my 3 week coma was heard all around the states. The year was 1999 when it took place and I was 19 years old. The city was Bartlett and the state was Illinois. The main reason why it was heard in most of the states was because the accident involved myself and a drunken driver. The drunken driver in this accident was an off duty police officer. A helicoptor flew up from the center of Illinois to pick me up and fly me down to a great hospital for brain surgery. A owe so much more than thanks to whom ever is out there and knows of this whole situation. I am still waiting today February 4, 2002 for my personal case to start. His personal case against the city took place a while back and he was convicted to 188 just nights in prison, he got out during the day to find a new job and pay us 10,000 for the car and 450,000 for medical bills but we still have not seen any part of that yet. If you have any other questions you can just e-mail me and I will attempt to answer the question! Phillip Semprini : CoyofU2 at aol . com Bartlett, Illinois USA - Monday, February 04, 2002 at 22:54:50 (EST) God bless all of you for taking the time to read this. I was in a Coma for 3 months and with the help of GOD and my presouse great husband I am awake and doing much better now. The road is hard but I'm a strong person, thats why I'm here. All of us still need all of your prayers. I get real confussed at times and I get real moody. I even suffer from some deprestion. I will and you all in my prayers! Thank You Tami Nellett Blanchester , Ohio USA - Thursday, January 24, 2002 at 16:07:14 (EST) I researched about comas on this website and found alot of information about this. My Aunt was in a coma for about 2 weeks, and we thought that she was not going to live. Jessica Wise : jessiew18 at hotmail . com Mt.Solon, Va USA - Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at 09:45:10 (EST) my daughter barby is 35 yrs old and was in a horific car accident on nov 30th 2001 and remains in a coma today they did not expect her to live but she responds well to my voice opens her eyes and is now following a flash light with her eyes she is trying to lift up her head now .she has a trac and a feeding tube in her stomach and has to be suctioned out all the time.we pray over her all the time i know she can hear me i let her know each day what is going on and what the drs are doing to make her better they are doing a little therapy on her and sitting her up at bedside and giving her medicine to help her wake up.i will never give up on her i know she will come out of this she is strong and a fighter and she has moral support from her family and we have faith in god and know that he let her survive this accident fo a reason.so i talk my fool head off to her and giving up on her has never been an option and never will be.we also pray for your loved ones as well please don't give up your loved ones need you to talk to them they can hear you and they need you to constantly tell them what day it is and what is going on and pray for them when you are there with them this will comfort them and give you solice knowing the lord is real and he will heal your loved one. a loving mom and fighter Diane Carroll : diancrrll at aol . com westland, michigan USA - Friday, January 04, 2002 at 20:03:34 (EST) Hello Friends, My brother mysteriously suffered from oxygen deprivation due to a swelling of the larynx for no apparent reason. It has now been 6 days that he is in a coma, and we see some signs that give us hope, like gently squeezing a hand upon request. we also know that a some movements are not voluntary. Does anyone know of a person who came out of a coma and remembers what was said around him her? Please respond to email : eljay56 at hotmail . com Good luck to you and God Bless you all. Lilli Canada - Sunday, December 30, 2001 at 02:47:57 (EST) In Aug. of this year I was called to the ministry. Recently, going to the hospital and praying for people in a coma has been brought to me in my thoughts. My question is, is this something that can be done, or do people prefer you to not interfere? If I am going in the right direction (I am concerned for their salvation) can they pray with me subconciously, and hear and understand what I am saying? Any insight or info on this would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.. todd freeman Todd Freeman : MissD1899 at AOL . com Walkertown, N.C. USA - Saturday, December 29, 2001 at 18:13:12 (EST) Hello Everyone, It makes me sad to hear about all the especially young people who are comas, but then again reading these comments also gives me new hope. My mother passed away with cancer 5 mths ago and now my father has had a brain hemorrage 2 wks ago and has not yet woken up. The doctors don't know what to tell us, but they're not very positive and have now decided they will not recucitate him, should his heart stop. He squeezes my hand and moves his eyebrows when I speak to him, but that's all. Still we're determined now that we're going to do everything in OUR power to help him recover. We know he wants to live, even with the pain of being without Mum. Charlotte Denmark - Friday, December 21, 2001 at 02:21:12 (EST) In 1994 I lost a very special person in my life, I was only a junior is high school and he was my boyfriend. He didn't show up to pick me up from school one day and that was it. He was in a terrible car accident the night before and went into a coma with a serious brain injury. I was able to go to the hospital and see him once but his mother wanted me out of his life. (There were many variables to the situation but I was a good kid and I loved him, we'd been together over a year). I was heartbroken but decided it was best to let her deal with her grief and if striking out at me was what she needed to help her cope, I stayed away and never saw him again. I was only 17 and I beleive I did the right thing. Since then, I have moved on with my life but I have heard hear-say that he can talk now and that he knows who people are. I always wonder if he remembers me and if so, does he hate me? And just today I found out that his father died and I wish I could be there for him. I pray for him and his family, they have had so much bad luck these past few years, I wish I could do something, but I think I would do more harm than good. I am writing this for closure. NLP : littlesheep76 at aol . com Saginaw, MI USA - Saturday, December 08, 2001 at 20:41:21 (EST) My husband Michael and I were in a fatal car crash almost 7 years ago. He has been diagnosed as being "semi-comatose". The medical staff say he is "vegatative state". I don't believe any of this. Just this month (November 2001)I have been able to get my husband to stand with assistance and on Nov. 28, 2001 he took his first step forward. His left side is his strongest side and he has been moving this side since August of 1995. He is now slowly but progressively moving his right side. He has been more spontaneous with his movements and gestures. Less upon command movements. I have written in the guest book before and thought it was time to update our status. His TBI also has a brain stem injury added to it. I was told it was a contusion to the stem but no medical person has been able to tell me why this area won't heal in time. I have stood by Michael for these past 7 years because my faith in God and my faith in Mike are very strong. Please pray for us and hopefully soon I will be able to write that Mike has returned to our home. He tries very hard to open his eyes and this is one accomplishment I would love see happen for my hubby look at me again without me raising his eyelid for him. Anyone with any type of helpful information please email me, jes184 at hotmail. com Praying for all of you. GOD BLESS Jill : jes184 at hotmail . com Flagler Beach, Fl USA - Saturday, December 01, 2001 at 02:58:04 (EST) I ENJOYED VISITING THIS SITE,VERY USEFUL AND INFORMATIVE.THANK YOU. NAZAR DESSOUKI : nazar . dessouki at btinternet . com CHELMSFORD, ESSEX UK - Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at 18:59:13 (EST) Hello, my nick is KIM. I'm a 28-year-old girl and want to ask you something... I have a dear friend of mine who has been in coma, and now he is slowly recovering. He often has periods of despair and depression...I think he thinks he will never get out of this nightmare, and will never have a "quite normal" life. I want to give him some hope. So if there is someone who survived coma and doesn't mind to tell his her story...will you e-mail me, please? Can you please tell me how you went in coma, how long, how did you recover (or are you recovering) and how NOT TO lose hope and optimistic point of view? ONLY IF YOU WANT. THANKS! KIM KIM : g . kim at mail . gte . it EUROPE - Saturday, November 17, 2001 at 09:28:22 (EST) My little brother matthew was run over by a car july 24 2000 .He suffers a TBI on the right frontal lobe. He is slowly coming out of veg state,but needs lots of therepy He is the sweetest 12 yr old, and and our hearts hurt alot ,but we learned alot and we want to help anyone else who suffers a TBI. feel free to E-mail me at mytime91@aol.com Cheryl compton : mytime91 at aol . com selah, wa USA - Monday, November 12, 2001 at 22:51:26 (EST) This is a great site for people who have survived a coma. Thank you Megan Mestery : Mmestery at hotmail . com Richfield, MN USA - Sunday, November 04, 2001 at 12:59:59 (EST) I am the survivor of a brain challenge, who is proud & demonstrates, the fact, that we all can survive coma & make the world a better place. Shaun Best : Shaun_Best_2000 at yahoo . com Hampton, AR USA - Monday, October 01, 2001 at 18:19:28 (EDT) URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT URGENT My father is in coma since last 5 days. He had a heart attack and is in coma since then. He can breath by himself. The heart blockage is 70%. How can magnetic therapy help him come out of coma? We are ready to adopt all possible treatments to get him out of coma. Prateek : hhprateek at yahoo . com WATERLOO, IOWA USA - Friday, August 24, 2001 at 17:22:53 (EDT) I am an elementary teacher & my video web page is located at www.SpeakersQuest.com/speakers/Best.htm, in the event that I can assist anyone in reaching their true potential/dreams, like I have been blessed to do, feel free to contact, because making the world a better place takes us all. Maybe if you can't assist me, you will know someone that can, thanks. My main objective is to activate, educate, motivate, stimulate, & validate that all individuals regardless of challenges (not disabilites) they can achieve their dreams. Wouldn't it be better if, teachers, address students in a positive manner vs. those legal negative terms, i.e., disabled, handicap, retarded, cripple, disadvantaged, etc. I promote beneficial & positive ethics. Also, please feel free to call my professional colleague, Michael Wolfe, Ph.D., at the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society in Education, if you doubt that this positive change will benefit our society. I survived a coma of 3 months in 1977. I wonder what will happen to those labeled negatively, when they are confirmed competent like myself? Shaun_Best_2000 at yahoo . com Have A Best Day! PO Box 354 Hampton, AR 71744 Shaun Best : Shaun_Best_2000 at yahoo . com Hampton, AR 71744, AR USA - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 20:47:11 (EDT) I just want to say that someone very close to my heart named Terry N. has been in a coma for 2 weeks and one day, due to diabetic complications. He is only 30 years old (tho' he seems younger to me). anyways, to see him laying there in this "vegetative" state, as they call it, not waking up and saying "wassup sister tracy!?"is so hard, i can't imagine the pain for his mom, and girlfriend , Lisa. I know there are other people out there now that are going through this too, or have gone through it, is he gonna wake up? Is that really the worst question I could ask if I really want the truth? Is he still in there? Please pray for us all, especially Terry. He would not be happy like this, he has too much "spunk".god bless to all. Tracy : tracy1967_2000 at yahoo . com Montgomery, Tx USA - Monday, August 20, 2001 at 20:05:49 (EDT) My daughter was injured in 1982, and I have been involved with the BIA and have now formed my own small help group. We would like to help more family members one on one.My daughter is 34 now and was in a nursing home for 10 years and I have been taking care of Michele in my home now for 8 years. I think she is better cared for and I feel she has a better quality of life at home!I would enjoy hearing from other family members, and would also like to encourge anyone that needs help. Ruth - sugafoot41 at yahoo.com Ruth : sugafoot41 at yahoo . com Lapeer, Michigan USA - Saturday, August 18, 2001 at 08:08:42 (EDT) My husband is in a coma for 16 days due to being run over head first. Last week I felt helpless and powerless. Knowledge is power! Today I took music (R&R), menthol cough drops, body lotion and a brush to the TICU and began my stimulaton therapy. Near the end of the visit when I put the cough drop to his lips he tried to get it with his teeth! I am so glad you are here! :)Marie Marie : marie912 at juno . com Miami, F USA - Tuesday, August 14, 2001 at 21:20:13 (EDT) I have a family member who has been in a coma for over 2 yrs and to be honest i'm still confused about what a coma is and i need to understand it Ieashia white Plains, NY USA - Monday, August 06, 2001 at 11:43:29 (EDT) on june 9th i entered a prayer request for my mother anne l'esperance who went into a coma may 24th after a cerebral aneurysm. my beloved and cherished mother passed away on july 19th. i know all the prayers helped us through this time. there are no support groups i know of for people who are going through such a traumatic event as we did. i know one would have benefited my father especially. let me know if you know of any groups that are for relatives of people in a coma. i will continue to pray for all in such a situation not only for recovery but for GOD to give all involved strength and acceptance for whatever the outcome. thank you ellen harnois : eharn57 at msn . com lynn, ma USA - Monday, July 30, 2001 at 22:17:10 (EDT) I know this sounds ridiculous but I feel the Lord has put it on my heart to have this site and its members look into hyperbaric oxygen theapy! Agape' Amy L. USA - Wednesday, July 25, 2001 at 23:38:34 (EDT) I am a coma surviver, I lost friends and most of my social life. I survived a 3 month coma and I am alive. TrikiaD at aol . com Orlando, Florida USA - Wednesday, July 18, 2001 at 14:38:40 (EDT) Your site is the 1 helpful site I have found on TBI!!! My boyfriend was in a car accident 36 days ago, which wasn't his fault, and he is left with severe brain injury and remains in a vegitative state, although he does respond to some stimuli. Until reading this, I thought everyone thought his case was hopeless-I refuse to believe that. He is only 18 yrs. old and has his whole life ahead of him. The Drs. told us he wouldn't make it, he did. They said he wouldn't breathe on his own, he does! Thank you for your wonderful dedication to victims of so-called hopeless cases. You may be seeing Eric soon! Stephanie Whitlock CA USA - Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 19:06:19 (EDT) hello , my sister had a drug overdose on may 27 2001 when they found her they said the heart had been fibrillating for some time. they say she went at least 15 min. w/o o2. she stll remaines in a coma 12 days later. the docts have pretty much given up on her and are trying to push my mother and i to let her go. they say if anything she may progress to a vegitative state. right now her kidney (she only has one) and liver are improving. she has almost normal blood pressure her heart rate is strong and she does respond to pain stimuli. she also reacts alittle bit to light. when the pt moves her legs and arms she starts a lot of her own movement .the docts say it is nothing but we think she is definatly there and that she is fighting. whien my mom washe s her face she moves here head back and forth. last nite when my mother gave her a kiss on the forehead she moved her head. if we decide to keep her going the doc wants to put a trach and stomach tube in her and move her to a home. now i am trying to find a brain trauma team at a better hospital perhaps one that will try alot harder. if anyone knows of somewhere in the utah area could you please let me know. thanks alot for any support and prayers my email is glenl at excite . com glen lehigh : glenl at excite . com provo, utah USA - Friday, June 08, 2001 at 16:00:34 (EDT) Me and my mother were in a fatal accident on August 21, 2000 which left her in a coma. My mother at being 29 yrs of age had abrain stem injury after following the accident. They flewher to Lubbock Tx, and there asn't much that they could do until the blood in hr head started o coagulate proporly. Well about 24 hrs later the doctors told us that the blood in her head started to coagulate so they were able to put a drainage tube through her head s it could releave some of the pressure on her brain. Now after about 3-6 months they sent her to a nursing home. She stll is in a coma but not as deep as she was in the beginnig, some nurses are telling me that we may have another mirace because sometimes not all the time but my mom will try to speak, like when we give her commands, she will try to raise her head uup when we try to kissher, so we know that she is not in as bad of shape as se was in the Lubbock hospital. And the only thing that you can do is be strong for your loved one and try to hang in there and pray, pray, pray, no matter how long it may seem, all you cn do is have faith and wait for miracles to happen. That's what I have done all along and it seems to help!!!! My mom has been in a comatose state for about 10 months already and she is improving day by day! If you have any questions at all just e-mail me at nowakc1218 at aol . com! And i will try my best to answer all of your questions! My name is Ashley and I am 14 yrs old. Thank you so much for reading this story about my mother and please pray for her so I can have my mother back soon! Thank you so much. Ashley Nowak: nowakc1218 at aol . com Roswell, New Mexico USA - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 19:44:49 (EDT) My brother is in a coma due to negligence of the the medical staff while in ICU. Dale Cazier: CazierDP2 at state . gov USA - Thursday, May 17, 2001 at 09:32:26 (EDT) IF ANYONE KNOWS THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF A PERSON RECOVERING FROM A COMA COULD YOU PLEASE EMAIL ME AT misty_johnston at hotmail . com I HAVE A NIECE IN A COMA AND SHE IS DOING OKAY OR SO I THINK BUT IT WOULD BE NICE TO KNOW IF THIS SIGNS OF EMERGING OR JUST SIMPLE ACTIONS IN A COMA SO PLEAS EMAIL ME IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING . misty_johnston at hotmail . com Misty R. Johnston : misty_johnston at hotmail . com 1330 S. 2nd St., Pekin, IL. USA - Sunday, April 29, 2001 at 04:35:39 (EDT) My sister has been in a comma for 2 weeks. Where do I turn? GAil Robinson : msgdr at bellsouth . net charleston, sc USA - Monday, April 23, 2001 at 14:21:02 (EDT) There isn't much to say, except keep the faith - whatever your faith may be.May your loved one recover, and may you survive the ordeal as a whole person.This is the first time that I have looked up 'coma', 'recovery', and 'head injury' on the web - and only because I had to in connection with a work-related project.20 years ago my 16-year-old little sister was injured in a traffic accident and ended up in a coma, followed by a more-or-less persistent vegetative state. I am still unsure how long it took before she 'woke up' - 4 months? 6 months? 8 months? As the very competent into on this site in fact reflects, the process is often very gradual and quite individual. I remember the time she laughed out loud at an anecdote I told her - the first indication that the damage to her brain was not total. 3, maybe 4 months after the accident I guess that was. I'm sort of glad I had not read what the experts have to say about such reactions in these pages then. I might not have been quite as confident that she would eventually recover and become 'herself' again, as she did - for all intents and purposes.My sister is still 100 percent handicapped, but she manages to have a pretty good life. She can walk and run (with some spasms), talk, bicycle and everything, she can just about manage her own one person household, and she is an intelligent and insightful person. However her recovery took many many years of terribly hard and traumatic work on the part of herself and just about everyone in her immediate surroundings, and it is very much an on-going process which will last for the rest of her life.It is a collosal task but there is no alternative.Focus on love, first, then survival.And may you be as strong as you need to be. Henrik Lassen : lassen at post . tele . dk - Monday, April 23, 2001 at 08:17:08 (EDT) MY husband has been in a coma for 5 weeks and showing some improvement. How can a patient be in a coma and still open his eyes? Karla Edwards : kedwards at houlihans . com Gower, MO USA - Thursday, April 12, 2001 at 12:50:11 (EDT) I had my TBI in march 2000, i spent 6 months in therapy after being in a coma for~1 month, since then i have gone back to try to go back to medical school i am presently auditing classes and still doing therapy, only unlike the normal route of therapy i do that part of the day once a week, twice a week i do neurobiofeedback (EEG) and also 2x a week i do intergrative manual therapy. I was kicked out of my all day therapy which i had gone to for 6 months for lack of progress, i am once again seeing progress in myself, my biggest issues have been speech and coordination. i sounded funny for a very long time(dysarthria) and the therapists told me i would NEVER be able to run again. Now after 2 months of NEW therapy i aam runnig and sometimes have houghts of perfect speech. Travers : watchntv at aol . com USA - Sunday, April 08, 2001 at 21:27:57 (EDT) 04/06/01my mother (58years old) went in for tests 3 weeks ago from last wednesday 04/04/01after breakfast they gave her some pain medication for her "headache" and when the doctor showed up to give her some tests they found her in a coma. straight into catscan to find that she had or has a major aggressive brain tumor. they operated immediately and she has been in a coma ever since. a week ago thursday we took her off ventillation expecting her to not last the evening. well she not only took to breathing on her own but she has been breathing strong on her own ever since. this sad sad event has come for me at a horrible time as i am without work and without funds so that i might be able to facilitate spending as much time as possible with her. as it stands i was unable to see her for two days in a row. when i returned yesterday 04/05/01 i noticed that she was without her feeding tube ( i figured it was being cleaned). when the nurse finally returned i asked about it and she informed me that they(my stepdad,and her doctors) had pulled it the day before. i had thought that "starving her to death" was not an option. it has since to my horror become not only an option but in her case is reality. i am not sure who i am hoping will read this but if you are reading this and could find it in your heart to correspond i would greatly appreciate it and promise to correspond in return.sir_svengoli at yahoo . comthanks for your time, justin justin hobart brown : sir_svengoli at yahoo . com eureka, CA USA - Friday, April 06, 2001 at 22:41:29 (EDT) My wife was in a coma for 2 1/2 months and gave birth to our beautiful healthy baby girl about a 1 1/2 months into the coma. i know that might be a long time for some people's families or that might be just a flinch in other peoples situations but over all you have to have faith in life and God. everything in this world happens for a reason. i was in a coma also about 3 years ago so i have gone through this twice. both were not that long even though it felt like it but it makes you realize what exactly is important in life and that God is active in our lives, believe it or not, its up to you. just never give up!!!! And always, always, always, stay by your loved ones side! Mike Kranzberg : mkranz31 at hotmail . com Dallas, Tx USA - Friday, April 06, 2001 at 14:29:03 (EDT) This is a wonderful site. The Prayer List is a wonderful thing. It proves that you are not alone in coping with Head Injury and the endless hours of "Not Knowing". the hardest thing about a head injury is the "Wait to see what happens". After fifteen years of "Wait to see" I started getting impatient, and the discovery of your site has made coping a lot easier. Janet Cole : cole at taggarch . com Little Rock, Arkansas USA - Thursday, April 05, 2001 at 15:13:52 (EDT) http://damianofamily.50megs.com/custom3.html 30 year old female survived a coma after childbirth. It was a miracle and a blessing, please visit our site. God Bless You. Joseph & Lynnette Damiano : family3040 at yahoo . com bakersfield, california USA - Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 13:41:05 (EST) This is a picture of Lynnette. She was in a coma. She was unresponsive, and it was hard to see her like this, After all, she had just given me the greatest joy that I have ever known in my life. I prayed and held her hand, I brought a CD player and played our song, "looks like we made it" by Shania Twain. I brought our baby and laid him in her hands. I had to place her hands onto Joseph. I prayed that she could feel him. I cried, often I went at night when I could be alone with her. My Aunt came out from South Carolina to help me. I really needed it. I needed prayer for her. The doctor's were saying so many different things. Bad Things. One night a doctor told me to be prepared for the worst. I prayed so hard that this would not be. Thank You GOD for answering my prayers. And the prayers of everyone else that prayed for her. Joseph & Lynnette Damiano : family3040 at yahoo . com bakersfield, california USA - Wednesday, March 28, 2001 at 13:38:26 (EST) My mother-in-law has just woken up from a coma (level 3). She is coming off life support later this evening. This site has been helpful to my wife, her family, and me. We will remember all those who are still struggling in our prayers tonight. Please pray for my mother-in-law too. We are not sure what to expect for her recovery. Lenny : LennyMcL at aol . com MA USA - Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at 15:54:11 (EST) My best friend, Monica, had a accident on July 7, 1986 at the age of 17. She suffered massive head trauma including lack of oxygen. She has remained in a vegetive state for the past 15 years. I still have a hard time understanding this. I am always thinking about who she could have been and what her life should have been.Thank You for this site. At least I now know I am not alone with my thoughts and feelings. Janet : faithfulbeliever at email . com Hensley, Arkansas USA - Tuesday, March 06, 2001 at 17:13:07 (EST) Hello, im currently working on a drama presentation to represent as realistically as possible the experiences of people that have recovered from a coma and everyone who is close to them. If anyone would be kind enough to help me with my research you can e-mail me on the address shown. I thank you in advance for your help and it is much appreciated. Sarah Ward : sarah_bord at yahoo . co . uk USA - Thursday, March 01, 2001 at 05:39:32 (EST) Hi,Greetings from Finland. Jari Peltonen : jari111 at excite . com Tampere, FINLAND - Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 00:11:57 (EST) My fanily moved to Santiago, Chile from Calgary, Canada 2 years ago. Now, my 15 year old son, Alejandro (Alex), has been in coma since Feb 26, 2000, after attempting suicide, as you can guess this has been a terrible situation for us all. The doctors say that all we can do is wait and see what happens, but I would like to know if anybody can tell me where I can find a specialists on coma traumas in this part of the world. It is very frustating to be so far away from the main places in North America where medical centers for these situations are more common. I thank you for your web page and hope to receive the information and support I need in order to keep going. Luz Maria Urra : luzmaria.urra at readsoft . com Santiago, Chile - Wednesday, February 21, 2001 at 09:25:25 (EST) My prayers go out to all of you with loved ones in a coma, and also to all survivors that have beaten the odds. I am 23 yrs old and my 26 yr old husband Keola has been in a coma for almost 10 months now due to a football injury while at practice. I take care of him at home, and he is progressing well, yet he's still in a coma. I believe that with love, faith, and prayers our loved ones will heal. I have looked towards god for guidance and he is the one who has kept me on the right track. I am a part time student in college working to my AS degree in nursing and then to my Ph.D in Neurology. I feel that talking to others in my situation helps me cope with this situation. I welcome any and all suggestions and stories. God bless you all. Shantell Kalama : lovedonesinacomakkalama at compaq . net Kihei, Hawaii USA - Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 02:23:59 (EST) My father has been in a coma since the 31st of December and I need to know if there is a place in Ohio that specializes in Coma Recovery Therapy. Any information would be appreciated. Sara Irwin : doxie10 at yahoo . com Warren, OH USA - Friday, February 09, 2001 at 23:39:46 (EST) hello. my sister laura was in a car accident nov 7,2000,and remains in a coma to this day. she is 23 and they say she has youth and health on her side. we have not been given a prognosis, as the doctor's say they've seen so many different things. She has major damage to the corpus callosum as well as diffuse damage. similar stories with recovery would be most comforting! thank you. deana : deanacs at yahoo . com poulsbo, wa USA - Friday, February 02, 2001 at 15:28:01 (EST) Hello!My dearest friend Esben went in to a coma after a terrible car accident thuesday.I have found some comfort in reading this pages...I wonder if anyone could send me some information off what to do when he is just lying there...I need help, never been in a situation like this... Lisa Johansen : traxdataquinn at hest.no">traxdataquinn at hest.no Tromsų, Norway - Thursday, February 01, 2001 at 05:07:43 (EST) I am an occupational therapist and I enjoyed visiting your website and will recommend to my patients patricia gentile : pgentile at jhmc . org ny, ny USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 19:10:11 (EST) I have a daughter-in-law,Sharon Cline,who has been in a coma sinceDec.21st 01, she was in a car accident ,due ot black-ice on the roads, she still remains in a coma, and now the hospital wants to send her home . The Insurance company won't supply anymore funds, and only one week stay at the nursing home, my son, her husband has been taking care of their (two) children, ages 2and5, and trying to work, and now they tell him they are going to re-lease her in his care. There is no way that he can take care of her and work, we need help, if you know of any facility that would help him out, please let us know. We are trying to cope with things, but it is hard, Sharon's fate has been medicallyterm as in-curable, so she is in God's hands, Fay Cole : pearlywhites825 at cs . com Anniston, Alabama USA - Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at 10:56:18 (EST) Hi,My mother is recovering coma since October 19 as a result of drug induced neurotoxicity. She started to respond to almost only my voice after she got out of ICU. We've gone a long way but still things are going very slow. Now she can move her arms, her head and her legs when she's hurt and sometimes we can communicate with her eyes. I keep on talking trying to motivate her but i don't know what else i can do...The docs say she'll be fine but it's going to take a long time. I sometimes feel like giving up and then i realise how much i missed her. I would really appreciate if anyone can help me and show me the way to get her back...Thanx and i will pray for all u loveSelen Sermet Selen Sermet : ssermet at hotmail . com Istanbul, Turkey - Sunday, January 07, 2001 at 14:51:11 (EST) My friend who is 34 was walking on friday night and was hit by a driving car going at 60km. She jumped up but hit the windshield and is now in a coma. Her head suffered all the damage. The doctors are starting to discussing donating her organs but we asked doctors to let us talk to her. Today when they talked to her she started sweating. We had other relatives talk to her she seems to respond. Please help. Maria Simon : tabathacy at yahoo . com USA - Sunday, January 07, 2001 at 10:32:00 (EST) Can you please help us? My mother lives in Plainfield, IL and is looking for TBI support groups in that area?? My brother has been in a Coma since 7/8/00 and is in Stage 5. He is in Oak Forest, IL hospital and she needs a support group. She is 64 and he is 30. Please help us. Debbie Bernick : birdfarm at triton . net White Cloud, MI 49349 USA - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 22:05:27 (EST) My son was in an auto accident 11-17-00, He has a difuse brain trama. He is in CRAIG hospital. I love him so much and want the best for him. His unborn child is due 2-4-01, if it's a boy his name will be Micah Wayne, If A girl Stella Pearl. Stella mean's star. I have been reading on brain injury, enough is enough now I want to hear about faith, healing, and miracles SUSAN LANNING HILDEBRAND : BLEHM2000 at yahoo . com Englewood, CO USA - Sunday, December 31, 2000 at 23:48:42 (EST) My Brother was in a horrible car accident on november 17, 2000. He was in coma for 3 weeks and has been slow coming out of the "vegetive state".We pray for his recovery and the well being of his loved wife and their unborn child.Your site has been most helpful for our situation, thank you and keep up the good energies! Dontje Hildebrand : dhniiq at uswest . net Littleton, CO USA - Friday, December 29, 2000 at 08:44:34 (EST) It is great to be able to send off these prayers and know that there are people who understand how we feel right now. Kelly Arnold Ellsworth, WI USA - Thursday, December 21, 2000 at 16:45:44 (EST) Hello...Thank you for the info, it has really helped in our supporting our dear friend Jim and his family. He and his wife Marlene were in a serious accident two weeks ago, and he is still in a coma. Dealing with a bit of a fever, and has opened his eyes regularly this past week. He is a real fighter, and we believe that he will pull through this with flying colors. We will continue to say an extra prayer daily for his speedy and full recovery.Dan and Laura Lovett Dan & Laura Lovett : nwtinman at home . com Ridgefield,, WA USA - Saturday, December 16, 2000 at 23:54:18 (EST) Hi, My name is Breck I was in a coma in June of 1999. I was "out" for a total of 7 days. The doctors say i was lucky, because i should of been in the hospital for 7 months. I was only there 29 days total includeing the 7 days "out". I am good as new now!!!!!!!!!! I would like to thank you for this site. In my 10th gradge english class we are doing a research project in the first person mine is about how i survived my coma. Thank you,Breck D. Bonnell Breck D. Bonnell : mxkingjr at hotmail . com Des Moines, Iowa USA - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 08:46:44 (EST) I survived a coma of about 3 months or a week shy of three months. I've made a pretty good recovery of about 90% or 95%. I would like to assist others in knowing that they can recover, regardless of what the medical field suggest. They told me to never expect to go to school, I was 12 at the time of the accident, walk, talk, communicate because my arms were stuck/ glued to my chest, etc. If I can assist anyone in becoming a better human, please let me know. Have a great day! Shaun Best : Shaun_Best_2000 at yahoo . com Hampton, AR USA - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 13:49:34 (EST) Hi my name is Kathy and I have a aunt that is in a coma and if you have any good information please send it to me at kathycollier at hotmail . com hope to hear from you soon thanks: Kathy Collier kathy collier : kathycollier at hotmail . com Courtice, Ontario Canada - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 17:35:10 (EST) I have a family member in a coma due to ingesting hydrogen sulfide. I hope to find some answers at this site. thanks. Tracey Garella : crzy4jjc at AOL . com Marine, IL USA - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 23:24:33 (EST) What do you do for someone in a coma. Charles B.Campbell 3rd. : C.Campbell at Wilmington Trust Company Wilmington, Delaware USA - Monday, October 16, 2000 at 02:03:24 (EDT) Thank you for such an informative site. I have recently learned of a young man in a coma for 13 months and wanted to understand more.He and all others I have read about on your site will be in my thoughts and prayers. Nicky Sturges UK - Friday, October 13, 2000 at 10:53:31 (EDT) please send me all info re TBI. i was in a coma 19 days in 6/98. chris schramm : cds2216 at aol . com glenside 19038, pa USA - Wednesday, October 11, 2000 at 20:00:17 (EDT) I appreciate your site and I feel very greatful to have the opportunity to add my sister Sherri to your prayer list. I firmly believe in the power of prayer and I thank you for giving those of us going through this traumatic experience a place to read about others who share our nightmare. Joy Louisiana USA - Tuesday, October 10, 2000 at 14:49:36 (EDT) This web site is Okay but it needs improving Vanessa Australia - Saturday, October 07, 2000 at 19:41:10 (EDT) Hi,this is a very useful and interesting site, really!I'm a girl of 27, very interested in scientific things and I've always been very curious about TBI and coma. My elder cousin was in a coma when he was 17, after a motorcycle accident. He was comatose for 20 days or so but his recovery was quite fast. I thought the longer a coma did last the harder was recovery, but I was wrong, it seems.My cousin only had some speech problem...like forgetting some words while talking, or calling something by the wrong name and so on. In one year he had already overcome big part of the problem. Now, 20 years after the accident, he is completely fine, only talking a little slowly.I have some questions...I would like to have answers from people who experienced it, if possible. Please, answer directly on this Guestbook, will you ?1. Are coma and heart arrest connected? I mean, if someone has 2 or more heart arrests during the trauma, will coma and damages be worst ?2. Are amnesia and speech problems the most common problems after recovering ? Or are there others ?3. Is it possible to know in advance what kind of damages or problems will the comatose patient have after recovering consciousness ?4. Does relatives and friends' talking help people in a coma ?Thanks! Grazia ITALY - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 12:55:44 (EDT) Please pray for my cousin, Werner Lalk who was in a motor vehicle accident and is still in a coma in hospital. Please pray for his parents, Dieter and Alta as well as his sister, Erica and his brother, Ulrich. I believe that God's will will be done. Anele Griessel : anelegriessel at yahoo . com London, UK - Monday, October 02, 2000 at 15:01:21 (EDT) My wife Rupa has landed herself in a vegetative comatose state while subjecting herself for a Rubin's test done by a famous Gyenoecolologist. She is smiling and crying in my presence. Can anybody suggest a suitable place/person, where/who can get back my wife back to our life. Sanjay Mutha : sanjay_mutha at hotmail . com Hyderabad-500029., AndhraPRADESH INDIA - Monday, October 02, 2000 at 03:32:12 (EDT) Update on my dad Chris.Since my last entry my dad has had his trachy tube removed and breathing really well without. His chest is now clear and needs no suctioning. They are talking about removing his nasal feeding tube and fitting a PEG into the stomach. The nurses now have my dad sitting in a chair for a few hours every day. They say he looks around him but whether he is aware of anything we do not know.He is being moved to a nursing home soon, they say they want to try and wean him onto pureed food, which is good, and they will make sure he is up in a chair every day amongst other patients while activities are on for stimulation.I would love to hear from anyone who is going through, or has gone through a similar situation. My Dad has been like this for eight weeks now.He still does not move, apart from facial movements and slight head movement.What can we do to stimulate him?Does anyone have any advice from past experience? Debbie Finnigan : DebFinn at btinternet . com Wales,U.K. - Sunday, October 01, 2000 at 17:12:36 (EDT) This is probably one of the most caring and beneficial site on the internet! christy h. : cchristyshannon at aol . com potomac, md USA - Friday, September 29, 2000 at 02:49:47 (EDT) Someone very close to my heart has was involved in a car accident on the 21/09/00 and has a broken neck a some damaged spinal cord. He had surgery after that and slipped into a coma and he would communicate sometimes,and its been a week today and he hasnt woken up yet. I hope he recovers soon. Tlale : etlh9 at yahoo . com Johannesburg, USA - Thursday, September 28, 2000 at 06:15:03 (EDT) great web site shelley james : sdj214 at yahoo . com las vegas, nevada USA - Wednesday, September 27, 2000 at 14:03:40 (EDT) i am currently writing a film about a coma, which is due to be broadcast on local television, later this year. if it is at all possible, i would like some information on comas to add to my research. thank you.ben Ben Hurford : bhurford at yahoo . com England - Monday, September 25, 2000 at 06:06:30 (EDT) Nice site. good for meeting you moKoo : mkohn at ureach . com IL USA - Friday, September 22, 2000 at 00:06:24 (EDT) My brother has been in a coma since July 22, 2000. We are having problems with his insurance company, Kaiser. Apparently, Kaiser does not have a subacute unit and must send him to a convelescent home. He has had nothing but trouble at the two homes he has been to. Does anyone know how to fight Kaiser? Stephanie Murphy : smmatajcohenlaw at aol . com Fullerton, CA USA - Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at 11:22:19 (EDT) Hallo! Nice to see you! Juanita Lindroos pietarsaari, Finland - Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 09:06:27 (EDT) My good friend was driving a Ford Explorer shortly before Christmas 1999 when the tires blew and the vehicle flipped pushing him to the limit of life and nearing death.God Blessed him and and with medical assistance he survived, though in a mostly coma/type state with his body in a giant muscle spasm. His three boys and family could use your prayers. I would appreciate any insight into the class action against the tiremaker or Ford.Thanks...PB Patrick Brobeck : pbbrobeck at yahoo . com columbus, oh USA - Monday, September 18, 2000 at 15:49:15 (EDT) You are WELCOME to visit my webpage, Odinn Thor : odinn at islandia . is Reykjavik, ICELAND - Sunday, September 17, 2000 at 15:04:19 (EDT) Hi, I was in a drug induced coma for 7 weeks in 98. I was wondering if there is any research in the area of post ARDS Adult Resporitory Distress syndrome. I have asked my DRs but they are not sure how to answer my questions. Is there a doctor out there who may be able to help?Thanks Linda : ksjs13 at aol . com Peabody, MA USA - Friday, September 15, 2000 at 10:07:30 (EDT) My Dad Chris is in a Coma after having a massive Heart attack,and has severe brain damage due to lack of Oxygen. This happened AUG 6th,2000.Doctors wanted us to switch off his life support while in the Intensive Care Unit. We refused!It is a miracle he is still with us as he died when he had his heart attack and it took 25 shocks to bring him back.They didn't think he would make it out of I.C.U. But he did! He is now on the acute ward, breathing for himself, he has a tracheostomy for suctioning. He opens his eyes and lately he actually seems to be watching us, the nurses have noticed aswell.They feel he is lighter out of his coma. He can swallow ,yawn, and slightly move his head. He is aware of touch and opens his eyes if you move him, or sometimes if you call him. He has fought Pneumonia twice, which Doctors didn't think he would. While my dad is fighting so hard to stay alive we are going to fight with him. Even when the Doctors are so negative!Where there is life there is hope! Never give up!Thinking about all other coma victims and families, we wish you all well! Debbie Finnigan United Kingdom - Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 13:46:23 (EDT) please pray for Rob samantha USA - Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at 21:30:06 (EDT) Greetings! I'm an ICU/RR Nurse at The University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Espana, Manila, Philippines and currently doing a research paper about "The Physiological Responses to Music of a Comatose Patient" at the UST-Graduate School, Espana, Manila, Philippines. I find your website interesting and informative. The informations I have gathered are very useful in completing my papers. Do you have any additional materials which I can use for my study?Any guidelines on how to conduct this study? I would like to conduct my study in a correct manner. There is very little information available here in the Phillipines and online when it comes to this subject matter. Can you refer an authority on this matter whom I can forward my querries in the future. I'm really interested in doing this study since I believe that this will greatly benefit the comatose patients. Any help you will extend will be highly appreciated. Pls. send your responses to my e-mail address. Thank you. maria perlita zabanal : mpazabanal at yahoo . com USA - Saturday, August 26, 2000 at 18:47:25 (EDT) I am doing research on PVS and (German and American)medical law for my dissertation and the information I got here is very helpful. Thanks! Gudrun Wegner : gudrun.wegner at gmx . net Hamburg, Germany - Thursday, August 24, 2000 at 09:51:12 (EDT) The one love of my life, Dan Mullen, was involved in a motorcycle accident on 5-31-00. He was life flighted to UPMC, Pittsburgh, admitted in an unresponsive state, eyes fixed and dilated and placed on life support. Level 3 coma.After a week with no response whatsoever to pain stimuli or any other neuro response/protectives and increasing vital organ deterioration, the deciscion to place him completely in God's hands was made.This was the most difficult and painful place a family could be in. Dan took a few breaths of his own and in a matter of a few hours I held him in my arms as I kissed him goodbye for the last time. Dan had made me promise to never let him continue in the state he wound up in and although I wanted to keep him with me it was not God's decision for that to be. I still have so many questions about comas, and the wide degree of TBI's.Doctors can diagnose but cannot restore function that is permanently damaged. Sometimes our faith must help us to free our loved ones to go home. I sruggle now in my grief to find Dan's prescence in other ways..but my life was left on the other side of those trauma unit's doors. God bless all those who work there and give dignity and hope to all those placed in their care. They are human angels. Mary DePalm : Mary DePalm at aol . com Acme, PA USA - Sunday, August 13, 2000 at 15:59:14 (EDT) This site has been a Godsend - I have printed the stories and sent them to my cousin Carlie's family. He was in a motorcycle accident two weeks ago. The MRI showeda shearing injury which left us with more questions than answers but Carlie is making very early progress! He's stretching, yawning, blinking, and he moved his fingers today for the doctors. Thank you so much for your heartfelt prayers and the hope we so desperately needed for him! SheilaV : SheilaV_2000 at yahoo . com boston, ma USA - Tuesday, August 08, 2000 at 13:56:48 (EDT) I have a friend who went into coma this past year. Her recovery is slow and recently I noticed that she was at a plateau in her healing process. I pray to God to help me find all the possible ways to help my friend (beyond my usual routine of holding her hand while praying , singing, reading, and talking to her,etc). God led me to discover a great book called "Magnetic Therapy: Healing In Your Hands" by Abbott George Burke, $8.95. It talks about five techniques in using your hands in a particular position and distance away from the patient (2 to 6 inches). The magnetism from your hands will help heal someone in varying degrees. It is definitely helping my friend since I started using the techniques four weeks ago. She has more range of movement and emotions. She still has a long road still to go to be completely out of the coma state and onto a full and complete recovery. Thank you Lord Jesus for all the healing you have let happen to her. Please Lord Jesus Christ let the healing of my friend continue so that she has a full and complete recovery. Friends at the Coma Recovery Association, please pray for her for a full and complete recovery. Tine USA - Friday, August 04, 2000 at 18:18:54 (EDT) hello, my name is christina kim and my sister got into a car accident 2 years ago. and now she's in semi-coma. she is able to understand what i say to her, but she can't talk, eat, or express her feelings. we still feed her through her stomach tube. i think she's getting better everyday but it progress is so slow. doctor told me that her brain was damaged pretty bad. but i believe that god will show his power someday and she'll wake up! i have a question? if any of you are in the similar situation as i am can you tell me about few treatments that she can try. right now she's just on her daily medicines and at the hospital they give her physical therapy and others. i want to know if there is anything i can do to help her to recover from her injury. thank you for your time and help. and god bless you to all! Christina kim : dirck7070 at yahoo . com dallas, tx USA - Sunday, July 16, 2000 at 23:21:33 (EDT) My nephew is in a coma but I have claimed Psalm 118:17. "I shall not die but live and declare the works of the Lord." I totally expect my nephew to be healed even though it has beeen 4 months. Jesus is the healer. Darrellene B. Canada : DBCANADA at aol . com USA - Sunday, June 25, 2000 at 10:28:20 (EDT) I would like to connect with anyone who has a similar situation. My 33 year old sister (and best friend) has been in a coma since 06/08/00, two days after a blood clot traveled to her brain causing a stroke.She had a c-section (which probaly caused the clot) one week prior to this and delivered a beautiful healthy baby girl. She had surgery to remove the blood clot, and her doctor seems pleased with her progress so far.We are being told to "wait and see". There is damage to her vision. I feel so helpless, I want to be doing something to help her. I can't stand to see her like this. I am trying to be strong for my family, and I've been taking care of the baby with the help of my husband while working full time and trying to visit my sister as much as possible. I just really miss her. There is so much about comas I just don't understand...... Kathleen : lake at warwick . net USA - Friday, June 23, 2000 at 23:25:08 (EDT) Please pray for my husband, Tom Nichols III, he has been in a coma since the 6th of May 2000, when he was hit by a drunk driver. Cynthia Nichols : KathleneFerguson at aol . com Springfield, Massachusetts USA - Saturday, June 17, 2000 at 15:45:45 (EDT) HELLO, I HAVE BROTHER COMA SINCE 18/3/1995. CAN I FIND A BOOK ABOUT TREATMENT FOR HIM ? THANK YOU EMAD DIRBASHI : cod.13163 - p.o.box 13037 - zerka : emad12 at mailcity . com ZERKA, - JORDAN - Sunday, May 28, 2000 at 17:49:51 (EDT) This is a very nice place ! Protector 1uno : spavle at nightmail . com Gospic, Li Croatia - Friday, May 26, 2000 at 00:39:30 (EDT) I sustained a CHI on 5-10-91 in an automobile accident. The resulting coma was rated as level-1 by Dr. F. Epstein at the Aiken hospital. I am very willing to provide my testimony that God saved my life to youth groups and classrooms. Dr. Epstsin stated following my final MRI scan: "I take no responsibility for you being here. I did all I could to keep you alive; and the decision of your living or dying was out of my hands. A higher being is involved." I presently am a Senior in the U of SC system, work as a Rehab. and Support Specialist, and will soon begin worl with a young man who sustained a CHI in '99. If you want proof of God, please talk to me. Jeff Burson : JEFFUSC at AOL . com Aiken, S.C. USA - Monday, May 22, 2000 at 07:17:57 (EDT) My brother was found unconcious on 4/2/00 and remained in a coma for about 7 days due to what the doctors feel was anoxia. It has been a long and difficult time and just wanted any advice from other family members on how to help him recover and the family cope. He has been transferred to a rehab faciility but seems to be stuck in the agitated state. Any help is appreciated. James Nelson : jnel434445 at aol . com red bank, nj USA - Tuesday, May 09, 2000 at 17:52:48 (EDT) My brother has been in a coma since 1/4/00 and has now reached what is referred to the "aggitated state". I am looking for more information about this state of the coma or for a coma survivor that can help us understand what Roger is going through and how long this will last. Roger is not speaking yet, so it is very difficult to understand what he needs or wants. He will get very angry and starts hitting anyone that is standing near him. I know that he does not want to hurt anyone, it almost seems that he can not control his anger or frustration. HELP. Dawn Casey (Sister to Roger Lambie, 31) : kcsurfin at mtco . com Chillicothe, IL USA - Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 12:24:02 (EDT) My brother Ian now aged 27 has been in a vegative state for 3 years due to oxygen starvation.Blinking at the sound of loud noises is his only consistent response.He is in nursing home and has no regular physio.He has had no neurological assessment for over 18 months and basically has been put out to pasture.Moves are afoot and outside my control which may lead to food withdrawal in the near future.Info in the UK on PVS is very limited and finding your website has been so uplifting.Has anyone got any similar experiences to share? What is hyperbaric treatment -would it serve any useful purpose to somebody in Ian's condition and for so long? AndyMannion : andy at 7morven . freeserve . co . uk Manchester(England), UK - Friday, April 21, 2000 at 15:06:06 (EDT) im a head injury victim i hope this site helps me better understand why i am having the complication that i am having at this time. if you would like to help email me at litlred2323 at hotmail . com christine : litlred2323 at hotmail . com e.alton, illinois USA - Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at 13:15:57 (EDT) My daughter, darlene sellers, 32 years old. heart beat was slow depriving oxygen to brain (10minutes) This occurred on 3/29/2000. I need a neurologist (natural pathways) for her recovery. Please do you know of a doctor who could help her. She is diabetic and had pnemonia at the time in ICU Good Samaritian Hospital in Los Angeles. The phone number is 213-977-2121. SHe needs stimulation -- program, etc. please help. I will pay any price for her care.... mother, dori sellers work number 562-593-1931 dori sellers : dolores.j.sellers at boeing . com upland, calif USA - Thursday, April 13, 2000 at 17:30:02 (EDT) I am a senior lecturer in nursing and have a clinical background in neuroscience nursing I am interested in eating/ feeding skills Chris Eberhardie Chris Eberhardie USA - Thursday, April 13, 2000 at 10:45:00 (EDT) I am a high school biology teacher and last week one of my students was involved in a car accident and has been placed in a drug induced coma. I was looking for information to help my students understand what is happening to Joe, why it is happening, what to expect for Joe's future, and how they can help and support him and his family. Thank you. Hollie Gerstenmaier : ger5t at hotmail . com Uniontown, OH USA - Saturday, April 08, 2000 at 11:52:16 (EDT) I found your site from an article I read in my local paper about Patricia White Bull who woke from a coma after 16 years! It was an amazing story!In 1981 my mother suffered a brain hemorrage and fell into a coma. She died within approx. 48 hours. I cannot begin to understand how I would have felt had she laid there longer. The point of my posting in this guestbook is to tell you that i have read the prayer request and have already prayed and will continue to do so for your loved ones. You are all such strong courageous people, I admire each of you! If you have notread the story of Patricia White Bull maybe your local paper could help as that it was an Associated Press article. It is truly inspiring! God Bless all of you! I admire you all! Barbara Parker Huntsville, AL USA - Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at 12:52:38 (EST) Thank you for wonderfull site where I can inform about things I have always wanted to know. Now I thik I'm more informed how to protect myself from annonymous people trying to snif. Thank's again and good luck. Darko Domitrovic : okrad at usa . net Dubrovnik, Croatia - Sunday, March 19, 2000 at 11:57:35 (EST) My son received a TBI July 97. He was in a coma till almost Christmas. Now he is trying to learn how to walk again. Has a balance problem. Any ideas on how to help this? Christa McCorquodale : craftychrista at aol . com Longville, La. USA - Saturday, March 11, 2000 at 20:20:35 (EST) My 21 year old sister woke up when her son was 4 months old to check on him, and collapsed in front of his crib. her husband heard her fall, and went in to see what happened. She had a cardiac arrest and he could not resuscitate her. EMS arrived and resuscitated her after 10-15 minutes. She should not even be alive, but she is. She woke up, but she is only a shell of herself. She will answer yes, no questions periodically, and answer "fine", or "sick" when we ask how she is doing. She smiles and laughs at our jokes, but other than that, she is really just not there. We want to try a hyperbaric chamber, can someone please tell me if this will work. has someone been through this before or know someone who has tried it. At this point, we are willing to try anything to get her back. Lee Ann Wrolson : Clyde at cin . net Walnut, IL USA - Thursday, March 09, 2000 at 23:54:22 (EST) WE DON'T MAKE HER LIVE IN OUR WORLD, WE JUST LEARNED HOW TO LIVE IN HERS, AND THAT HAS MANY REWARDS.....SHE HAS ALOT TO SAY EVEN THOUGH SHE CAN'T TALK WE KNOW WHAT SHE IS SAYING............... JACQUE RAUSCH : AZJEEPERS at AOL . com PEORIA, ARIZONA USA - Wednesday, March 08, 2000 at 04:43:27 (EST) This site has been very helpful. I read all the information I can get on PVS. My son has been in a PVS 2 years. Any information I can get I'm great full. Thanks Janet mom of Neal mva 7/10/98 Janet L Kieffer : nkjl at clover . net Mingo Jct., Ohio USA - Friday, March 03, 2000 at 18:54:38 (EST) You have a wonderful site!!I have known 2 people who were in comas. One was a dialysis patient and they said he wouldn't make it. We all prayed for him and his family. While I was alone with him I would do Reiki. I would also do Reiki with the family to give them the positive energy they needed. One night while I was at his bedside praying, he opened his eyes and said "Suesa, I can't leave right now, I have too much to do"! I told him he is soo stubern and held him in my arms. We all went home a few days later!! With the Dr.'s jaws on the floor!! The other friend had a anuerisym. Very bad damage to the brain. No motor functions. After 3 weeks she only had eye opening response to pain stimuli. The Dr.s all said she woud be a vegatable for the rest of her life. She was a care giver her self. Dr.'s said a trec and g-tube would be placed in if the decision was to keep her on the vent. No brain waves. She fought the hardest ever, left behind a 15yr old son, which we all have a hand in trying to guide him in the right direction. We prayed evey day for her and her family.Never stop believing in the power of prayer! But, remember, God is the one who makes the final decision. Keep the faith. Thank you for this site! I will be starting to do massage therapy and Reiki on more coma patients.Sue Susan Clark : massage-smc at 23webtv . net Flushing, NY USA - Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 15:16:48 (EST) In September, 1999, I fell into a coma as the result of Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, a very rare syndrome caused (among other things) by a toxic lithium level. I was on a vent, had aspiration pneumonia, peripheral nerve damage, muscle damage and kidney failure. While I was in coma I had horrible dreams (delusions?) about hell, ghosts, nuns, and giant rabbits. I'm told I saw my guardian angel. The doctors, and even my priest, don't believe me. I was in coma two weeks and my recovery has been a very confusing time. I have some residual brain damage and walk with a cane. This has totally changed my life. If anyone can help me to understand my dreams please write. Thank God for this website. Colleen Martin : IrishPrincess058 at AOL . com Lakeland, FL USA - Saturday, February 19, 2000 at 20:10:17 (EST) I'm doing some research about coma and I'd to know if you know something about the following case. Is that true? Because I found it only in the Miami Herald and it was so hard to find. I'd like to know how is the recovering proccess going and some interesting facts and aspects. Can you imagine 16 years in coma? She will need to learn everything! If you know something about that, please let me know. Thank you! THE MIAMI HERALD - FAMILY GETS A HOLIDAY MIRACLE MOTHER AWAKENS AFTER 16 YEARS IN VEGETATIVE STATE Wednesday, January 5, 2000 Section: Front Edition: Final Page: 3A Illustration: photo: Patricia White Bull (a) Associated Press For 16 years, Patricia White Bull was unresponsive to the world - unable to speak, swallow or move much. On Christmas Eve, she suddenly snapped back to consciousness. -snipped because of copyright- All content © 2000 THE MIAMI HERALD and may not be republished without permission. All archives are stored on a SAVE (tm) newspaper library system from MediaStream Inc., a Knight Ridder, Inc. company. Ricardo Marques : AmericanCougar at aol . com Provo, Utah USA - Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 14:48:11 (EST) My brother has been in a coma for 6 weeks. We have come across a problem where he is notdoing well enough for rehab but doing too well for intensive care. We are checking in to nursing care facilities but they are always full or would not have the staff to give him the care and stimulation he needs. What do we do? We know that he can get through this but not without the proper care and stimulation. Thank you for your site, it has really helped me understand what my brother is going through. Dawn Casey : kcsurfin at mtco . com Chillicothe, IL USA - Wednesday, February 16, 2000 at 14:52:01 (EST) Thank You Michael Hunt : michaelwhunt at hotmail . com 7615 County Rd, Coden, Alabama USA - Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 07:22:39 (EST) I am 41 suffered a heart attack on 7/25/99,was in a coma until 9/27/99--I am now in rehab, getting off ventilator recently-am on the road to recovery--trying to speak & move my arms & legs have along way to go, but with help of my family and friend will get home soon. Pray for all to recover and return to our families. David Kerr : dkerr at hcany . com USA - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 12:53:09 (EST) My younger (22yrs) sister LESLIE was in an auto accident on 10/25/99 -- she suffered major brain damamge and is still in a vegitative state. It seems like she is progressing: small smiles, very small movement on command, a little more response to stimulation. However, my family is still getting the "Run Around" from her physicians, the medical staff and supposed social workers... Please advise me on rehab programs, coma stimulation programs or anything else I can access for my sister (we live on the West Coast). Also, all of you who have shared your amazing stories -- my family thanks you for your continued strength and faith, it gives us hope. Rachel : rrodriguez at payden-rygel . com Rosemead, CA USA - Tuesday, February 08, 2000 at 12:40:49 (EST) Hello: I was hit by a car while working on 6-29-94. I was in a coma for three and a half weeks. This is a great site for Coma info. Take Care.... David R. "Surviving" David R. : ElToro518 at aol . com Lynn,, Massachusetts USA - Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 19:06:43 (EST) My husband Mike and I were in a fatal car crash Feb 25,1995. Mike remains in a semi-comatose state. Due to my faith and patience my husband is where he due to me. Last year we started to see a neurologist. This year he ordered Physical and occupational therapy. My husband stood vertical for the fist time in almost 5 years on Jan 17,2000. Anyone out there that would like to write to me please do. I have felt so alone for so long. Thank you for this web site. Jill Spaar : JSpaar1177 at aol . com Flagler Beach, Florida USA - Sunday, January 23, 2000 at 00:15:08 (EST) At age 39, I had a massive heart attack that required 3 shocks from the paddles and a CLOT BUSTER shot to basically bring me back. I slipped into a coma due to length of time I was w/out oxygen and remained there 20 days, at which time, my family was notified that brain scans showed no activity and to find me a nursing home to live the "remainder of my life" in. However, 2 days after this bleak diagnosis, I opened my eyes and started talking and haven't stopped yet. I am by no stretch of the imagination able to do all the things I did prior to the heart attack, BUT I am able to function as a mother & wife and to care for my family. I won't say the journey was an easy one, but with family support, it's a journey worth making. My heart attack was 3 years ago but we STILL see small improvements in me. My best advice is to NEVER GIVE UP and prepare for the changes you will experience in your life. You are not the same person and you must mourn the loss but you also must put your trust in God and believe in yourself! Janice TN USA - Tuesday, January 18, 2000 at 09:11:21 (EST) I was in a horse-back riding accident on 06-30-98,and recieved a TBI, the doctors gave my family little hope if any, said I wouldn't return back to college, but I have just completed my 1st semester and got a 3.0 so the doctors don't know everything, their is one doctor that saved me, the GREAT PHYSICIAN GOD!! I was in a coma for 6 weeks and came out just fine, I drive,live by myself, eat what ever I want, and YES, still riding horses! Lee Sword : leesword at wfeca . net Graceville, Florida USA - Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 16:01:13 (EST) Great site. Can you send me additional infomation on "voluntary refelxes" while in coma / vegatative state. Ayisha Miles-John : ayisha . miles at us . pwcglobal . com Brooklyn, New York USA - Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 07:44:22 (EST) Our son was in a coma for 6 long weeks. He suffered a shearing brain injury in an auto accident. The doctors said he would not probably wake up. Well he did and is ok he remembers all the people who have come to see him. He is truly a testimate to the power of prayer and faith in god. Keep the faith! The doctors don't always know all the answers. David Peterson : dpeterson at uproperties . com Inver Grove Heights, MN USA - Monday, January 10, 2000 at 11:01:52 (EST) I am 24 years old and was recently in the Intensive Care Unit in coma for almost one week because of brain edema. During that time, the doctors said it would take a miracle for me to come out of it. Meanwhile, my brain (or soul?) was having awful nightmares about being kidnapped and tortured. I woke up hallucinating and, once I was able to reason, I realized that the characters in my nightmare were the doctors and nurses in that had been treating me. It has been a very strong experience and I have been trying to find bibliography about coma patients who, unnoticedly are actually connected with what is going on around them. I would like to write something about especially for doctors who don“t seem to take this connection into consideration. Please, anyone who knows anything about this subject or who would like to share their experience with me, let me know. Thanks. Eleonora Bas : eleonoragb at etheron . net Caracas, Venezuela - Thursday, January 06, 2000 at 07:26:10 (EST) Our 14 year old daughter was in an MVA October 10, 1999. She sufferd a Hypoxic brain injury and is still in Coma. She has to date received 41 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapies along with daily PT, OT and Speech therapy. She is making small steps of improvement. We are going to transfer her from the Skilled Nursing Facility that she is currently in now to an acute care facility that specializes in TBI therapy/stimulation. We will also continue the HBO tharapy to complete at least 100 treatments. We understand that recovery for this type of injury is lengthy and after approximately 6-10 weeks in the acute rehab facility are preparing to take her home and continue treatment on an out patient basis. This site is an inspiration and provides great information an insight to the future for recovery. May God Bless and Keep you. Our prayer go out for those that are in similiar circumstances as our family. Charles Clark : Charles_Clark at amr-ems . com Kiln, MS USA - Tuesday, December 21, 1999 at 16:29:17 (EST) My sister-in-law was in a coma for over two weeks, and then described as being in a vegatative state for another 3 weeks. Her neurologist told us their was 0% chance of recovery and that we should start thinking about how long "she would want to live this way". Well, now, two months after her injury, she is walking, talking, laughing and joking with us. She has a lot motor skill and short term memory problems and will need a lot of therapy, but she is BACK! I just want to say to anyone who has a family member going through something similiar, NEVER GIVE UP HOPE, and if you are dealing with negative doctors who are too willing to give up, don't let them do it. Doctors are often WRONG. Have strength and don't listen to doctors, therapist, neurologists, insurance companies or anyone else who tells you there is no hope. Julie NYC, USA - Wednesday, December 15, 1999 at 15:28:55 (EST) My boyfriend suffured a serious car accident resulting TBI. He overcame a brain surgery where they removed a piece and later had a stroke. He is presently in a coma, and this website has help me to keep the hope and faith. If someone went through a similar experience and would to share their comments I would be entirely grateful. Aimee Pena : I . diez at worldnet . att . net USA - Friday, December 10, 1999 at 00:04:36 (EST) I have been looking for information about coma, induced coma and stages of coming out of a coma. "Your Documents" & "Discussion" sections are very useful. My husband has suffered an aneurysm Sept. 22, 99 and is progressing along. Confussion, delirium, aggitation, and agression. These symptoms are slowly improving and I have great hope for his future, and I do respect the noted fact that it will take a very, very long time for him to adjust. I also would like to note the entry submitted by 'Peter Buckingham.' He has given me great insight into my husbands descriptions to me about what he is going through. If you get anything at all from this posting, it is to tell you to never give up hope for anyone who has sustained a head injury. One can always improve, in their time; not ours. The Lord be with you all. Deana : deje396 at aol . com Lansing, Michigan USA - Thursday, December 09, 1999 at 22:16:45 (EST) I'm looking for information on coma stimulation programms. If anyone have success stories on coma stimulation please e-mail me. thank you. leeza Gill : lizagill at hotmail . com USA - Sunday, November 14, 1999 at 14:59:41 (EST) i think this is an excelent site' my son was in a car accident in 1996 was comatose for two years' i now have him home i was told lee was vegitave 'lee can now eat pureed food says mum laughs at my grandchildren loves the television'i wonder why doctors are so negative'i think familys should read there loved ones themselves' after all a mum can reach parts of the brain that a surgeon with a scalpel would never reach. sylvie.t3benz at aol . com sylvie : T3BENZ at aol . com swansea, ul united kingdom - Saturday, November 13, 1999 at 13:03:56 (EST) My sister-in-law, 26 years old with two small children, has been in a coma since Oct 15th due to an anoxic brain injury caused by a doctor giving her the wrong drug. The drug she was given caused her heart to stop beating and she stopped breathing for several minutes before the doctor realized what he had done. We are moving her to the James Brady Institute next week. Any one who has had any experience with that facility and/or with coma stimulation therapies or hyperbaric oxygen therapies, I would be interested in hearing from you. Julie Griffin : rbcski at yahoo . com NYC, USA - Saturday, November 13, 1999 at 08:33:40 (EST) I am doing a research paper and this is the best website I have been in for the information I need on a coma Cindy : rocket2u at locl . net IN USA - Saturday, October 30, 1999 at 22:59:08 (EDT) A 23 year old has been in coma since 9/15/99 He has his eyes open at times. He is showing some responses. May God be with Jeremy as well as your loved ones. Leigh Robbins : LBR1971 at AOL . com Mechanicsville, VA USA - Sunday, October 24, 1999 at 20:35:21 (EDT) My older brother and I were in a car accident in 1985. My brother was 16 years old at the time. They care flighted my brother to the hospital because of the severe open head trauma. We were told that he would not make it through the surgery, where they would remove the whole left temporal lobe of his brain. He did make it through the surgery and remained in a coma for almost a year. My mom and I read from the Bible to him every day in intensive care. He started breathing on his own eventually and regained consciousness. My brother is 31 years old now and living an almost normal life. He lost his speech due to the severe brain stem damage, but is able to communicate in other ways. He is in a wheelchair, but walks with assistance. I believe that his recovery was largely due to his family and their support. I have been taking care of my brother for the last 6 years in our mother's house 73 hours a week. I have a 10 month old daughter who I bring to work with me. I cannot imagine not having my brother home with his family. Even though he will never be the way he used to be, he will always be my brother and I will always be here for him. If I can help anyone with my experiences over the last several years, please e-mail me at marjorie at dayton-online . net Sincerely, Kendra L. Hill Kendra L. Hill : marjorie at dayton-online . net Fairborn, Ohio USA - Sunday, October 24, 1999 at 15:18:47 (EDT) My sister has been in a coma for only two days, but I am terrified of the outcome. If anyone has any advice or information on how to help her wake up, please let me know. This website has given me hope. Thank you. Marilyn Watts : LondonBlue at yahoo . com Albertville, Alabama USA - Saturday, October 16, 1999 at 20:23:55 (EDT) I HAVE 26 YEAR OLD SON WHO IS SEVERLY BRAIN INJURED DUE TO A SEVERE BEATING BY SEVERAL MEN ON OCTOBER 9, 1995. HE HAS A TREC AND A G-TUBE. DOCTERS SAY HE IS IN A VEGETATIVE STATE. HE MAKES EYE CONTACT AND MAKES MOUTH MOVEMENT WHEN TALKED TO. HE ALSO HAS VERY LITTLE VOLONTARY MOVEMENT ,BUT IS NOT PARALIZED. MY DAUGHTER AND I HAVE BEEN TAKING CARE OF HIM AT HOME SINCE JUNE OF 1997. WE WHERE TOLD BY THE DOCTERS AND NURSES THAT IT WOULD NOT BE A GOOD IDEA FOR US TO TAKE HIM HOME; THAT WE DID NOT KNOW WHAT WE WHERE GETTING INTO. WE HAVE DECIDED THAT IT WAS THE BEST THING THAT WE EVER DID. HE HAS THE LOVE AND SUPPORT OF THE FAMILY EVERY DAY. WE HAVE A PHYSICAL THEROPIST THAT WORKS WITH HIM TWICE A WEEK. HE ALSO GOES TO SPEECH THEOPY EVERY OTHER WEEK. DONNA LANGE AND FAMILY. DONNA LANGE : LITTLEWILLO at AOL . com ARROYO GRANDE, CA USA - Thursday, October 14, 1999 at 14:45:19 (EDT) my son had viral encephalites in 1987 and was put into a coma to let his brain rest for 10 days he still has seizers loss of balance and menorey sandy tumbleson : bubbat at wcoil . com convoy, oh USA - Wednesday, October 13, 1999 at 22:12:28 (EDT) I was in a severe car accident in march 99'. I was in a coma for four days and was in the hospital for a month. It has now been 7 months since my wreck and still have problems such as concentration, decision making, excessive talking, attention span, and especially ,my eyes. My life is now so fustrating. I can't find a job,go to school, unless my state of vocational rehabilitation gets more money to be able to help me do something. If anyone can help or relates pretty well, e-mail me. Kim : Kimmiedpie at aol Greenwell Springs, La USA - Wednesday, October 13, 1999 at 11:43:31 (EDT) My brother-in-law was bitten by a bee 8 weeks ago, he went into shock and has been in a coma ever since. The Doctors say he won't recover, he has no willful movements. They say he is in a hypoxic encephalapicathy coma. Can anyone tell us if there is any possibility of recovery from this terrible situation? We do know prayers help and he is on the receiving end of many. Any encouraging news would be welcomed. J.M. : gumiof3 at aol . com USA - Saturday, October 09, 1999 at 15:47:21 (EDT) I have a 23 year old friend in a coma from a motor vehicle accident on 9/15/99. This web site helped answer many questions, especially questions about stimulating the senses while he is still in the coma to help with his recovery. Thank you and God be with you all going through the same. SMB : Itzshania at aol . com VA USA - Tuesday, October 05, 1999 at 20:56:01 (EDT) My mom had a quadruple by-pass on August 20th. Pulled through that great but then within 24-48 hours she developed ARDS. She was placed back in ICU and back on the ventilator. She developed ICU psychosis and while they had her sedated she got confused and pulled on the tube pulling it from 1 of her lungs. She is now in a coma. (32 days today). No rehabs would take her cuz they said she had to be able to progress rapidly so we were forced to place her in a nursing home. A good one if I might add. I did my damnest searching for the right place. My mom was without oxygen to her brain for what they say was about 10-15 minutes. What shall I expect? Anyone with a similar situation please mail me. Thanks and keep up the faith everyone and add my mom to your list when you pray. Thanks Donna Lindenmuth : kimber at lindbergcomputer . com Brockport, Pa USA - Thursday, September 30, 1999 at 19:53:13 (EDT) When my father suffered a severe hypoxic brain injury in March 1999, I searched for the best, most un-biased, most current information on the internet in order to understand what had happened to him and to evaluate what kind of recover was likely or possible. This website, and the people behind it, are the kindest, most compassionate I encountered in my entire experience with every manner of professional and non-professional involved in any aspect of brain injury. They strive to acquire, maintain and disseminate the most accurate information available. The information provided to me made it possible to hope while waiting for the truth to reveal itself. Despite my father's unfortunate death from complications on 9/17/99, I will always remember their unlimited assistance & concern. I will continue to support them and urge everyone who reads this to do so as well. Thank you very much for everything. Jean N. : barnswallow at webtv . net USA - Thursday, September 30, 1999 at 12:30:37 (EDT) Thank you for making this web site available.it has given me great suupport and hope Glenda Bird USA - Sunday, September 26, 1999 at 00:56:20 (EDT) I was looking for information on small strokes and brain injury, my dad was in an induced coma due to ARDS. He is now home and has occasional bouts of confusion. We are looking for help, answers??? Thanks Debbie : futurestep at aol . com Edina, Mn USA - Wednesday, September 15, 1999 at 23:16:40 (EDT) Our 21 month old daughter had a seizure on the 13th June 99, which resulted in global brain damage. We were told she would never see, walk, talk, etc again. She has been going for HBOT for 36 days and is now sitting, seeing, almost crawling and babbling again. The treatment is amazing and after reading your page, made a few things clearer. It is not a recognised treatment in SA and the doc's here are against it, but why, when it works? Susan Storey : dast at mweb.co.za Midrand, Gauteng South Africa - Thursday, September 09, 1999 at 13:20:31 (EDT) When I was 5 remember waking up in the hospital. I am now 45 and still feel like I alway have new challenge. Lee Wolfson : Lawvent at aol . com Sarasota, Florida USA - Tuesday, September 07, 1999 at 01:43:14 (EDT) My 19 month old was involved in a near drowning accident last year when he fell into the neighbour's fish pond. He was in ICU for almost two months. As a result of this accident, he suffered Brain Injury and is now cortically blind, unable to sit not stand without support. He is tube fed, but slowly starting to manage pureed foods. Any one in a similar situation? any help or suggestions would be welcomed? Fay : fezia at tm . net.my Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territories Malaysia - Monday, August 16, 1999 at 10:42:44 (EDT) I am a trauma social worker and came across your web site while looking for resources to help a family deal with a son's anoxic brain injury...Thank you for all of the hope and encouragement that you provide. God Bless. Lisa McLaughlin : lisa.vogel at mail.tju.edu Philadelphia, PA USA - Friday, August 13, 1999 at 13:26:59 (EDT) I came across this site, hopin for some info and hope..I have added my husband's name to the prayer list. It has been a struggle.... Tina Lovell : Peace4vr at yahoo . com Kingsport, TN USA - Friday, August 13, 1999 at 09:54:50 (EDT) your web site has helped me alot in understanding about coma.I know now that I am not alone and "waiting time" is all you can do until your loved one wakes up. Thank-you for this web site. holly billings : race1196 at execpc . com franklin, wi USA - Wednesday, August 11, 1999 at 22:37:29 (EDT) Thank you so much for this website. My brother has been in a coma for about 12 days, and we need all the hoope we can get. It's nice to know we're not alone. Gail : gail.p at mailexcite . com Forest Hills, NY USA - Tuesday, August 03, 1999 at 14:05:01 (EDT) 3 YEARS AGO I WAS IN A COMA FOR 3 1/2 WEEKS.I ALSO SUFFERED 5 STROKES. THE PAST 3 YEARS HAVE BEEN VERY HARD. BUT, I AM DOING OKAY.WITH THE PRAYERS AND SUPPORT OF MY FAMILY AND CHURCH.THE THING THAT I WANT TO STRESS IS THAT IF YOU HAVE A LOVED ONE IN A COMA TALK TO THEM.I CAN TELL YOU FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE THAT THEY CAN HEAR YOU.IN MY CASE I WAS IN MY OWN REALITY.I COULD HEAR PEOPLE TALK TO ME,I REMEMBER THE NURSES IN ICU,PEOPLE THAT I HAD NEVER MEET BEFORE. I DIDN'T KNOW WHY I WAS IN THE HOSPITAL,AND IT NEVER DAWNED ON ME TO ASK.I JUST FIGURED THAT I WAS THERE FOR A REASON.I WAS NEVER SCARED OR UPSET. WHAT I AM TRYING TO SAY IS THAT EVEN IF SOMEONE YOU LOVE IS IN OR HAS COME OUT OF A COMA,THE WAIT IS OVER FOR YOU BUT NOT FOR THEM.BE PATICENT.BELIEVE ME IT TAKES TIME.GOD BLESS. Melissa Chavez : atlchavezsllmj at worldnet.att . net Fayetteville, GA USA - Sunday, July 04, 1999 at 22:39:34 (EDT) My significant other was in abike accident training for the Hawaii ironman last July 30, 1998. He is still in a care facility and has not fully recovered the use of his left side and his memory. Heidi : hperry1299 at aol . com USA - Sunday, July 04, 1999 at 22:36:50 (EDT) my mom was is a bike accident while on vacation. she was in a coma for 11 days they say there is no brain damage but i really don't know she still has a feeding tube, foly bag and is not sitting up without help. please let me know what to except if anyone knows. thanks donna : allwayspink at aol . com levittonw, ny USA - Thursday, July 01, 1999 at 22:55:43 (EDT) Hi - I have a small story below, but I wanted to share with Harold that since my accident I have personally known 5 people that were in accidents which caused severe head injuries. They were all traumatic and 2 were thought to have permanent brain damage. Today all 5 are doing well and do not have any servere brain damage.Say your prayers and keep your faith. Miracles do happen and your brother may be one of them. I will keep you in my prayers ! Keep the faith !! Ginger Pa USA - Tuesday, June 22, 1999 at 19:47:42 (EDT) MY BROTHER WAS IN A CAR WRECK MAY 20, 1999. HE HAS BEEN IN A COMA EVER SINCE WITH SOME RESPONSE (HAND SQEEZES, LOOKING TOWARD SOUND). HE HAS ALREADY BATTLED MENINGITIS AND PNEUMONIA. IS THERE SIMILAR STORIES WITH HAPPY ENDINGS? HAROLD : J3HEMC at aol . com PEARL RIVER, LA USA - Thursday, June 17, 1999 at 21:37:53 (EDT) thank you for being there it gives us HOPE with you prople here I believe my dad will return too us ok larry : la0410 at aol bklyn, ny USA - Friday, June 11, 1999 at 22:54:42 (EDT) Someone I love very much was hit by a drunk driver three weeks ago and now lies in a coma. Thank you for this web site that is teaching me what lies ahead for him, for his family and for myself. God bless you all... Darlene : sweetstorm at aol . com Baltimore, MD USA - Wednesday, June 09, 1999 at 14:33:33 (EDT) Thank You For giving me the Chance to read and see thoughts and feelings that I am experiencing on your Pray page. Also the chance to say what we went and are going thru with the Doctors. It has helped me. Thank You Again! Diane Maloney : antiquedi at aol . com Stevenson Ranch, Ca, USA - Tuesday, June 08, 1999 at 00:40:04 (EDT) thank you for all the prayers for my mom whose been in a coma for 2 very long months lauralie : lsalt8206 at aol . com USA - Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at 10:50:19 (EDT) I was in a coma over 15 years ago. Fortunately I was able to recover from my injury. I was paralyzed (temporarily) on one side and had to learn to walk again. I still struggle with somethings, like not being able to run, or dance with my friends - and then the brain injury part: loss of rationalization, the moodiness and depression....I haven't been able to find much information on comas or head injuries (until now) Thank you. All i can say to anyone is to please let your hope for tomorrow help you survive today. God Bless. Ginger PA USA - Tuesday, May 04, 1999 at 19:57:52 (EDT) Our daughter April is in the 12 week of a coma. Information has been nearly impossible to get. This is such a blessing. We pray for all, and thank those that pray for April. God Bless TIm and Niza Durfee : CYBERNIZ98 at aol . com Florida USA - Sunday, April 25, 1999 at 09:39:54 (EDT) I was doing some research on the topic of brain death for an ethics paper and came across your page. I am a seminary student who would like to commend you for the prayer list. To see a medical prof. realize the need for the prayerful intervention of our Lord and savior is encouraging. May God richly bless your practice and services as you seek to serve Him. Kyle Brown USA - Friday, April 16, 1999 at 08:41:17 (EDT) One of my classmates was in a coma last year. Unfortunately he didn't make it out of it. He died when he was 12. Now I'm doing research for my bookreport on Something Very Sorry. It is a great book about a girl (real life) who's mom dies from a coma when she was 9. It is a great book. ANN : ILESOCCER2 FL USA - Wednesday, April 14, 1999 at 21:59:44 (EDT) My best friend suffered a heart attack last Saturday (only 32 years old and a mother of two) and is in a coma. I am very happy to find this site full of information. I will be up all night reading..."Where there is life there is hope." Thank you. Katie : jackkate at aol . com Whitehouse Station, New Jersey USA - Saturday, April 03, 1999 at 00:38:42 (EST) Just keep on going with your magnificent work. The patients needs your effort very baddly.God bless you. Manuel C. R. Domingos, Chief Neuropsychologist Manuel C. R. Domingos : neurocognidom at softhome . net Lisboa, Portugal - Sunday, March 28, 1999 at 19:58:42 (EST) Have come looking for info. The daughter of dear friends lies in a coma following a car accident. Thank you for this site - it has been helpful. Lynn Miser : lhmiser at aol . com USA - Friday, March 12, 1999 at 22:06:28 (EST) My father suffered a massive stroke over 8 months ago, which resulted with him being in coma and then a vegetative state for an unknown quantity of time. It was left to the family to convince the doctors that my father had infact emerged from the Vegetative state, and was 'alert' although tetraplegic, blind, unable to speak or swallow. It has been the hardest time of my life, particularly with the lack of empathy of the medical profession, and the lack of useful information, support groups and services available for the family. It is unfortunate that I should be so grateful to find such a website, but I am. Thankyou for letting me feel like I am not on my own, fighting to give my father some 'quality'of life, for his remaining life. I wish all the other families coping with their grief and loss strength and peace. Thankyou. Noelle Bishop : London, UK - Wednesday, March 03, 1999 at 12:11:57 (EST) My best friend was hit by a car almost 6 weeks ago. This has been devastating, most especially for his family. So far very few responses. Is this unusual? Have there been cases where theres been lack of response and later they have come out of it. Where theres life theres hope - thats what I and his loved ones hang onto. Do you have any info on case histories? Thanks very much. Bill Carew : wpbcsal at frontiernet . net 1903 Rosewood Court, Highland Mills, New York USA - Thursday, February 25, 1999 at 07:18:13 (EST) My son was 21 when he had an auto accident July 1996 He has been pretty active the last 6-8 mo. Does not talk, feeding G-tube. Great web site. Thanks. Redding Ca. Patty Martin USA - Thursday, February 11, 1999 at 11:35:16 (EST) I work as an occupational therapist in one of the best Brazilian general hospitals and I am establishing the OT Dept. there. I was recently invited to start working with patients in coma and your homepage helped me a lot. Please, keep sending me your news. Mrs. Junia Cordeiro : junia at pneumo.epm.br Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo Brazil - Saturday, January 30, 1999 at 18:25:03 (EST) My 21 yo college student was involved in an auto accident on 1-17-99. She still remains unresponsive. I don't know how to cope with the uncertainty. She received a 1cm contusion to the left frontal lobe, that healed within days. What is going on? Eve See : esee2248 at aol . com Antioch , CA USA - Friday, January 29, 1999 at 22:30:07 (EST) I lost my son 4 years ago to a TBI injury. and now I have a foster child who is a TBI survivor. he is 11 and I want to help him all I can so Im searching again for imformation. Deborah Glass : dglass at dcsi . com chico/paradise area, ca USA - Saturday, January 16, 1999 at 23:34:50 (EST) Thank you for the information. 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