Which advice would you give to someone who has just been diagnosed with Necrotizing fasciitis?

to get Psychological help. and work hard

The best advice is to ask questions, as much as you can. Knowing what is going on, or having someone close to you with you who can ask these questions, is important also. Keep pushing for answers, and new treatments. I do wish I would of had other people on my list of people who they could talk to about my condition, such as my sister who is a nurse, and parents, etc... would have been helpful. I know with HIPPA now, there seems to be a less amount of people you can list on the form. I know when I was in ICU and heavily sedated, my sister was there and she was telling the nurses to keep the tv or radio on, that having the noise/voices was important. I still remember her saying that, she told my parents and husband the same thing. that I could hear everything and to talk to me as if I were awake and able to talk to them or listen to them.

Pray and try to keep your sense of humor.

Listen to your body, and be your own advocate.

Have patience, faith and take each day as it comes.

Take it seriously, act immediately, trust your medical team, pray.

Take a deep breath and realize this is a marathon, not a sprint. Set small goals-I celebrated sitting in a chair for 30 minutes. Always have a small goal and a long term goal. Know that it will take time for your body to heal and recover. Don’t give up!!!

Stay calm. Say your prayers and get treated NOW.

Just hang in there. Depending on how quickly you get treatment, you may have to have surgery and spend quite a bit of time in the hospital. This too shall pass. You will get better.. it just takes time.

It depends on treatments but if your treated you should be able to live a normal life span