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    My 21 yr old daughter has been in a medically induced ketamine coma since April 3 over here in GERMANY (because our beloved FDA won't allow this treatment in the USA). Well, she started waking up yesterday and she recognized us, squeezed our fingers and then half-waved to the cute guy nurse on staff!!! ahahaah Maybe, she'll talk today!! Woo-hoo! She has full body RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) and is/hopefully WAS in excruciating pain 24/7 for the past 4.5 years and unable to WALK for the last 3. Thanks for the prayers!!!
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    That is great news Pie...that she is beginning to come to....hope all is well. You and She are in our prayers.
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    Pie tell her my boys and I (wife ,dogs also) are thinking about her and her wellness!

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    That is good news that you can get the best possible treatment for her. We keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
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    Thanks for sharing the news. Thoughts and prayers are coming your way.
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    THAT'S music to my ears . Thoughts, prayers, positive energy, good karma, and lots of associated "good stuff" heading your way.

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    That's very good news! You and your family must be very relieved at this moment. I hope things progress quickly from this point forward.

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    Thoughts and prayers going out to you guys.
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    That is great, you, your daughter and family are in our prayers.

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    Good news! You can always count on the Germans, thats for sure
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    Saying a prayer for your daughter's full recovery & your peace of mind....
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    sending major mojo your family's way....

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    Wow, that is amazing news, The entire posting community on the fret.net are sending thoughts and prayers her and your way.

    I hope my question is not to forward, but is the coma kinda like a "reboot" to hopefully allow the body to repair itself?, if all things work out for the best are the results permanent, I sure hope they are.

    If this is the case your daughter is one amazing girl first for having to deal with such a terrible illness and then going through a amazing yet scary medical treatment to hopefully help/cure her.

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    I included your daughter in a healing prayer today. She will be added to my daily prayer list. Please provide a first name to make my prayer a little more personal. I am praying for complete healing from the disease. Keep us posted on her positive recovery.
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    My thoughts are with you.

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    I hope things continue to go well. You and your family are in our prayers.

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    Our thoughts are with you and your entire family. There is a lot of strength in your words.
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    [QUOTE=Jampy]

    I hope my question is not to forward, but is the coma kinda like a "reboot" to hopefully allow the body to repair itself?, if all things work out for the best are the results permanent, I sure hope they are.

    Thanks to all for the kind words and thoughts for Alessa. JAMPY, you are "dead on" with your re-booting idea. Ketamine is a powerful drug, usually given to animals (horses esp) and it has hallucinogenic side effects. The ketamine itself is the "re-boot" catalyst. So far, so good but SO many more miles to go.

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    Piebaldpython, best wishes for your daughter, and I hope she has a speedy recovery. You, your daughter and family will be in my prayers, too.
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