I had Lemierre's Syndrome 7 years ago... I was admitted to a local hospital in Norwalk, CT after being sick for 8 days and seeing numerous doctors in my plan. I was sent home with the exact diagnosis of your son on the 7th day with a "Z-PACK". Upon waking up on Saturday morning, my Mother knew it was time to go to the hospital...Later on that night, my liver enzymes were depleting themselves and my blood pressure dropped drastically to about 60/40. I was immediately rushed to Yale New Haven Hospital due to the lack of supplies (dopamine) @ Norwalk. I was admitted to YNHH August 3rd 2001 and thankfully released on September 4th 2001. I am now 23 yrs old and am ready to help you and yours.
I want to express to you my deepest condolences to your family for your loss. I can understand the pain, frustration, anxiety, confusion etc. of everyone involved, including Justin himself. I can further explain my condition during that time and before hand when I was previously a VERY VERY healthy 15yr old....
What I can do for your family?? I've really wanted to get involved to spread awareness, but couldn't find a single person (including doctors) other than my family and relatives who knew the severity of this disease.
