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Raven's Venomization hospital stay

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September 13th I was bitten by a black widow which caused really bad systemic neurotoxin issues. I have been in the hospital for five days and there is no confirmation when I will be home. The Venomization caused severe pain, muscle cramping, and breathing issues along with nausea and vomiting. We are waiting for antivenom. I have an excused leave for work, but I will not be getting paid for my time away. I am creating the GoFundMe to help with lost income which I will need for rent and medication. Any bit helps, thank you.

Update: Dr came in.... Even though they have the antivenin ready, they are not going to give it to me just yet. Reason being with my blood work, the way my body metabolizes things, and imaging, I have a 50/50 chance of dying if they were to give the antivenin to me now due to risk of reaction..... it's literally Russian roulette with my life. So, I still have to suffer and they are trying a new med arrangement and looking into maybe the possibility of sedation for a couple days if that doesn't work. He can tell I'm exhausted and in pain.

But, he is really concerned about the risk and doesn't want to lose me..

Update: They added a midline for medication and easier blood draws.




Update: I am now 12 days in the hospital and just out of surgery. The spider venom caused quite a bit of erosion and inflammation in the inside of my stomach. Five biopsies were taken and we are waiting on pathology before they can start treating it. I am unable to tolerate any sort of food nor liquid by mouth as it puts me in severe pain. I cannot tolerate water, so I am on IV nutrients and we have no idea when I will be able to go home.

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Ashley Wagner
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Bentonville, AR

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