I was admitted to the ER department at RPH after collapsing after a viral illness. As the ER was too full ( even after ambulance transported me there) I was moved to the waiting area, unable to walk and getting seizures. Luckily one doctor saw my condition and moved me to the ER almost immediately.
I had paralysis of my legs and couldnt walk. The doctors in the ER were quite good as well as most of the other doctors who came to see me. However, the neurologist who examined me said that I will be ok and that 'these things have a way of sorting itself out'. Well I feel thats not the case. I still have sensitivity to light, confusion and developed intense anxiety overnight. As a Lumbar puncture was not done I recently went for one. My symptoms are worse by the day. Perhaps, if a LP was done in hospital back then I would have been spared months off illness and suffering. Very sad situation indeed.
"My experience after a viral infection"
About: Royal Perth Hospital / Neurology & Epilepsy Service & Neuro-surgery & Ward 5H Royal Perth Hospital Neurology & Epilepsy Service & Neuro-surgery & Ward 5H Perth 6000
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