9:40 pm - The meningitis is caused by the pneumococcal bacterium, they are treating it with specific and strong antibiotics. Noe is intubated and heavily sedated. Noe’s sister Joan and boyfriend Mike arrive after a long 8-hour drive from Los Angeles.
Praise God they have a quick answer and got started on treatment right away!
Unfortunately bacterial meningitis can be more dangerous than viral. So...here's some info on Noe's condition to help us pray:
What is bacterial meningitis?
Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in the spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. Knowing whether meningitis is caused by a virus or a bacterium is important because of differences in the seriousness of the illness and the treatment needed.
VIRAL MENINGITIS is usually relatively mild. It clears up within a week or two without specific treatment.
**BACTERIAL MENINGITIS is much more serious.
It can cause severe disease that can result in brain damage and even death.
What complications can result from bacterial meningitis?
Advanced bacterial meningitis can lead to brain damage, coma, and death. Survivors can suffer long-term complications, including hearing loss, mental retardation, paralysis, and seizures.
What is the treatment for bacterial meningitis?
Early diagnosis and treatment are very important. Bacterial meningitis can be treated with a number of effective antibiotics. It is important, however, that treatment be started early.
http://www.dhpe.org/infect/Bacmeningitis.html
"Do not put your trust in princes,
in mortal men, who cannot save.
When their spirit departs, they return to the ground;
on that very day their plans come to nothing.
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the LORD his God,
the Maker of heaven and earth,
the sea, and everything in them—
the LORD, who remains faithful forever."
Psalm 146:3-6
Your prayers are cherished by the Au-Yeung family!
Thank you for your spirit of prayer & sacrifice of praise in these crucial moments...
Praise God they have a quick answer and got started on treatment right away!
Unfortunately bacterial meningitis can be more dangerous than viral. So...here's some info on Noe's condition to help us pray:
What is bacterial meningitis?
Meningitis is an infection of the fluid in the spinal cord and the fluid that surrounds the brain. Knowing whether meningitis is caused by a virus or a bacterium is important because of differences in the seriousness of the illness and the treatment needed.
VIRAL MENINGITIS is usually relatively mild. It clears up within a week or two without specific treatment.
**BACTERIAL MENINGITIS is much more serious.
It can cause severe disease that can result in brain damage and even death.
What complications can result from bacterial meningitis?
Advanced bacterial meningitis can lead to brain damage, coma, and death. Survivors can suffer long-term complications, including hearing loss, mental retardation, paralysis, and seizures.
What is the treatment for bacterial meningitis?
Early diagnosis and treatment are very important. Bacterial meningitis can be treated with a number of effective antibiotics. It is important, however, that treatment be started early.
http://www.dhpe.org/infect/Bacmeningitis.html
"Do not put your trust in princes,
in mortal men, who cannot save.
When their spirit departs, they return to the ground;
on that very day their plans come to nothing.
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob,
whose hope is in the LORD his God,
the Maker of heaven and earth,
the sea, and everything in them—
the LORD, who remains faithful forever."
Psalm 146:3-6
Your prayers are cherished by the Au-Yeung family!
Thank you for your spirit of prayer & sacrifice of praise in these crucial moments...
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7:16 pm - The test result came in positive for meningitis.
They now are working on trying to figure out if it's viral or bacterial, and what strain. They are keeping her sedated until at least 10 am tomorrow while they figure it out. Noe has been transferred to the ICU where she is being cared for by nurses that know her from her gym, the Airport Club.
Alex appreciates all the prayers...keep them coming! God is listening!
PS...He is overwhelmed hearing about all your prayers and is so thankful!
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3:54 pm - The MRI has ruled out brain tumor and aneurysm! They are now doing a spinal tap, looking for meningitis. This goes along with the symptoms she had over the weekend of a head ache and back pain. She is sedated because the spinal tap can be very painful. Alex seems relieved that the big issues have been ruled out.
If surgery is not needed, it sounds like they won't transfer her to UCSF. Alex seems confident that if it's meningitis she'll be ok to stay at the hospital in Santa Rosa. They have already started giving her strong antibiotics.
The spinal tap results won't be available for another 2 hours.
Keep praying!!!!! Looking better!!!
Early afternoon – The hospital staff took Noe for a CT scan and it showed swelling on the right side of her brain. They ruled out stroke at this time but are now thinking it may be a tumor. Now she will go for a MRI. Alex has contacted a world renowned Neurosurgeon at UCSF who is waiting for Noe to be transferred. He is utilizing his contacts in the medical field to arrange the best possible care for. He is doing an amazing job communicating with doctors, friends and family. Alex is being supported by his local church, Noe’s friends and neighbors and his coworkers. Alex has been reciting the following verse to her that Noah and Luke have memorized:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your god will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
3:54 pm - The MRI has ruled out brain tumor and aneurysm! They are now doing a spinal tap, looking for meningitis. This goes along with the symptoms she had over the weekend of a head ache and back pain. She is sedated because the spinal tap can be very painful. Alex seems relieved that the big issues have been ruled out.
If surgery is not needed, it sounds like they won't transfer her to UCSF. Alex seems confident that if it's meningitis she'll be ok to stay at the hospital in Santa Rosa. They have already started giving her strong antibiotics.
The spinal tap results won't be available for another 2 hours.
Keep praying!!!!! Looking better!!!
Early afternoon – The hospital staff took Noe for a CT scan and it showed swelling on the right side of her brain. They ruled out stroke at this time but are now thinking it may be a tumor. Now she will go for a MRI. Alex has contacted a world renowned Neurosurgeon at UCSF who is waiting for Noe to be transferred. He is utilizing his contacts in the medical field to arrange the best possible care for. He is doing an amazing job communicating with doctors, friends and family. Alex is being supported by his local church, Noe’s friends and neighbors and his coworkers. Alex has been reciting the following verse to her that Noah and Luke have memorized:
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your god will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
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11:22 am – When Noe was brought in she had limited movement on the left side of her body and the right side of her face was drooping. The doctors gave Noe some medication to wake her, but she did not respond. According to the doctors it could mean a stroke, aneurysm or bleed. They are considering sending her to UCSF.
The kids are at school and plans have been made to have them picked up by friends. So thank you for continuing to pray! Friends and family around the globe are praying with you at this time. Friends in Belize, California and family in New York, Seattle, Hawaii and Las Vegas are to name a few.
Will keep you posted!
11:22 am – When Noe was brought in she had limited movement on the left side of her body and the right side of her face was drooping. The doctors gave Noe some medication to wake her, but she did not respond. According to the doctors it could mean a stroke, aneurysm or bleed. They are considering sending her to UCSF.
The kids are at school and plans have been made to have them picked up by friends. So thank you for continuing to pray! Friends and family around the globe are praying with you at this time. Friends in Belize, California and family in New York, Seattle, Hawaii and Las Vegas are to name a few.
Will keep you posted!
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9:30 am - Noe was taken by ambulance to the hospital this morning with what may have been a stroke or a brain aneurysm. She had complained of a backache & migraine a few days ago. On Monday she went to see the doctor and they prescribed Vicodin. Monday night she showered and went to bed at midnight with a bad headache. She had rough night of sleep. Come 8:30, after taking the boys to school, Alex and Noe’s mom could not wake her. They phoned 911 and the paramedics arrived. They thought she may have had a drug interaction from the Vicodin. After assessing her, they determined it was not a drug interaction and they drove her to the emergency room at Sutter Medical Center in Santa Rosa.
Noe is very healthy and active and this is completely unexpected so please pray to our Father & Lord Jesus Christ.
"Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,
according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory..."
Ephesians 3:20-21a
9:30 am - Noe was taken by ambulance to the hospital this morning with what may have been a stroke or a brain aneurysm. She had complained of a backache & migraine a few days ago. On Monday she went to see the doctor and they prescribed Vicodin. Monday night she showered and went to bed at midnight with a bad headache. She had rough night of sleep. Come 8:30, after taking the boys to school, Alex and Noe’s mom could not wake her. They phoned 911 and the paramedics arrived. They thought she may have had a drug interaction from the Vicodin. After assessing her, they determined it was not a drug interaction and they drove her to the emergency room at Sutter Medical Center in Santa Rosa.
Noe is very healthy and active and this is completely unexpected so please pray to our Father & Lord Jesus Christ.
"Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,
according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory..."
Ephesians 3:20-21a
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