Sepsis

Hi Rosie13

I had chemotherapy for endometrial cancer in 2022.

I became neutropenic during my last 3 cycles. 

I developed symptoms of an infection and was advised to go into hospital on sepsis alert. 

I went from feeling a little off and shivery to feeling really unwell an hour later. 

When I got to hospital I was given an antibiotic drip and had full testing done- ECG, chest x ray, bloods etc etc. 

They believe that mine was caused by a UTI but because I acted quickly and was treated quickly the infection was dealt with before it became a whole body infection/Sepsis. I had to stay in hospital over night but was able to be discharged with more antibiotics the following day. I had a few days at home feeling a bit rough but recovered in time for my next chemo. 

I think the thing with Sepsis is that if there are any signs of infection, however mild, during chemo- then you contact the hospital and they will triage over the phone. 

Jane

Hi Rosie13 

My partner had sepsis at Christmas time, and I’ve also had a life threatening bacterial infection when my bile duct became blocked.

Are you concerned about your son?

Sarah xx

It was picked up from a blood test at hospital so he was admitted he didn't have any symptoms so one medic said sepsis the other said a very bad infection he was put on an antibiotic drip and later given an iron infusion he felt fine all the time and came home after 3 days.

Glad it’s sorted for him now-I was in hospital for 9 days and my partner was in for 11, but we were both feeling very ill. It’s best to take no chances if they did think it might be sepsis.

Sarah xx

Thanks hope you are both well now x