Im not a nurse but I would love some answers please

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I am a 28 year old female. 4 days after I gave birth by emergency csection because of severe pre eclampsia and HELLP syndrome I developed a high fever and severe shortness of breath and all my muscles stiffening and seizing up. My husband called 911 and I went to the ER by ambulance. My heart rate was 230 when I was hooked up to a telemetry machine and showed SVT. I was given 6 mg of adenosine followed by 12 and another 12. All 3 times failed and my heart was still at 230. Meanwhile I still cant breathe and have no idea what is happening to me. I was given metroprolol which failed and Cardizem made me convert to a normal rhythm after several doses of it.. What would make the adenosine fail 3 times? Also in the lab work I had Low hemoglobin of 9.4m hemocrit at 28.2, MVC 89, platletts 85, neutrophil count 82%, DDimer 3531, CBC shows pancytopenia, low potassium of 3.1, calcium critical at 6.1, bicarb 19 with elevated anion gap, albumin 2.1 and total protein 4.8. I have NO idea what this means. I was in the hospital a few days only, and my blood cultures showed staph aureous, but one doctor said she thought maybe the cultures were contaminated ( my ob who did the csection said this). A nurse told my husband I almost died. Does anyone have any insite at all what happened to me?? Laying in the ER I really thought I was going to die. What does all that lab work mean? I was never given any answers except that the bacteria was in my blood culture. I would really appreciate some help thank you.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Ok so I'll repeat my answer, We can't give medical advice so you're unfortunately out of luck. Talk to your PMD

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My primary care doctor left for another clinic a couple months ago and so I dont want to just call the clinic and ask a random doctor to go over all this stuff. But I guess thats what I will have to do if I want an answer.

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Specializes in Cardiac Care.

I really am sorry because I know this isn't what you want to hear, but we truly cannot provide this information. Terms of Service prohibit the membership from providing answers and interpretations of medical situations here. Indeed, the best thing for you to do is to contact your PCP and get the information from that individual.

You must have been so scared; I truly hope you're well now.

Sincere best wishes to you.

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Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.

It's not that we don't want to help, it's against our terms of service. But generally speaking, you are entitled to have a copy made of all your medical records and just as people go for second opinions while they consider treatment, you might find an OB who you may consult with. You will probably have to pay for it, but it could help you resolve these things that are nagging at you. Best wishes.

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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.

I second the advice to obtain a copy of your medical records and then establish yourself with a new OB/Gyn and explore your questions with that person.

I hope you will find the answers you seek.

closing this now.

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