Chris Oats with a Serious Medical Issue
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Just speculating like most everyone else. Just can't think of any kind of illness that requires rehab that isn't serious. Injuries can be pretty minor and require it, right now a high ankle spring isn't a huge deal that would require some rehab. I don't wish bad things on any athlete.
The need for rehab suggests to me something that has a brain-behavior impact. I hope I am wrong. Chris impressed me as an exceptional young man and my prayers go to him and his family.
Read for diverticulitis...ah, no . Don't think so unless he had to have part of his colon removed and you don't need to go into rehab . Wife did and no rehab.
Which would mean meningitis, which, unfortunately, makes sense. With rehab it sounds like spinal which is terrible. I think I'll just worry about his well being and not worry about the player. We know you have some access to info so I'll just leave it at that.
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When this PCP see's a LOS in the weeks and not days, a couple neurological pathologies are the first things that come to mind when thinking about serious medical issues. The first thing I think of would be a CVA, but meningitis is not uncommon in the college aged group, or even something like sepsis is a very serious condition that can take a while to fight back from.
Those are just three of many off the top of my head. My point is it can could be a whole host of conditions, who knows. We really don't even need to know. All we need to know is this kid needs are prayers for him, his family, and those taking care of him. Chris has all the potential in the world to play professionally, because he fights every day on the field. I like patients like him, because they don't ever give up. Give em hell big guy!
Those are just three of many off the top of my head. My point is it can could be a whole host of conditions, who knows. We really don't even need to know. All we need to know is this kid needs are prayers for him, his family, and those taking care of him. Chris has all the potential in the world to play professionally, because he fights every day on the field. I like patients like him, because they don't ever give up. Give em hell big guy!
Had the same thought.... Any updates?
For this age group the list of potential issues is too large to reasonably speculate, but as others have mentioned, "rehab" suggests something bad....
Go CATS!
For this age group the list of potential issues is too large to reasonably speculate, but as others have mentioned, "rehab" suggests something bad....
Go CATS!
Keep reading to the next part of his post, not meningitis BBFGA but doc nailed it
I had diverticulitis in Oct of "15.. Stayed in hospital from Oct 11th to Nov 12th.. Had 3 surgeries and 14" of colon removed.. I had to relearn to walk but did that at the hospital..
Since we're speculating, could be sepsis as well. 200,00 cases in the US per year.....
Wish I had been wrong however. Happy to hear that he has been transferred to a rehab facility as that indicates the acute danger is past. The extent of the injury (which you may know?) will ultimately determine what the road ahead looks like. Certainly hoping for the best outcome for the young man .
Not one to speculate and damn sure do not want rumors to start flying, but i wonder if it is a flare up of SCA ? I did some reading on it, it COULD the issue. Please do not take that as rumor starting I am just thinking of it as a possibility.
Yes, but with low blood cells and a couple other complications or repercussions, you can be hospitalized. My best friend growing up had to be a couple times. It may not be, it was just a thought that crossed my mind.
here is a pretty good read.
https://www.practicalpainmanagement...kle-cell-disease/treating-sickle-cell-disease
https://www.practicalpainmanagement...kle-cell-disease/treating-sickle-cell-disease
Chronic pain is a common trait, and often causes those with it to spend months in a hospital followed by rehab. Some complications include susceptibility, stroke, leg ulcers, kidney dis-function. Therapies include blood transfusions, pain medication among others.
Depends, I have a friend who has a sickle cell crisis several times a year. She's in there for a week at a time sometimes.
I don't think you paid attention to Docs post and then freetaxreturns post. If you don't know, freetaxreturn does have inside info many times. This has nothing to do with sickle cell.
bbblazing lashes into almost every topic...pay him no mind If it was more than him, i already have them on ignore (probably for similar)
Now the career over thing has not been discussed CGMT, yet
True but I’m hoping for a Teddy Bruschi type return
Are u speculating are is this confirmed? If so even more prayers to Chris and his family.
CVAs range from almost no signs or symtoms to devastating results. Hopefully, he will at least be able to return to school and get his degree at some point.
This is a very insensitive post. I would not even be concerned right now with "needing him in the lineup." The kids health / life is in jeopardy and your first concern is needing him on the field ? Sometimes in life, sports takes a back seat, and this is one of them. yes I would love to have Chris back, but right now, IDGAF about his being on the filed.
I am sure you post wasn't meant as it read, at least I hope not. Maybe offer a prayer to his family, some well wishes, then hopefully continuing his career, but no mention of well wishes for the young man in your post is why I believe you are concerned about football as top priority. If i am wrong, I apologize, but at least edit your post to be clear.
Yes, you can. You're also unlikely to play football at that level with sickle cell. The NCAA screens for it.
IF he can't come back glad he got to experience college football a couple of years. Just get better so can live a normal and happy life.
Well if Chris is reading this post (and you know he is / so he can find out what's wrong with him
.... I wish you well getting back your health... Nothing is quite so humbling as a week or two vacation in a Hospital Resort. Stay focused on the sunny side of life.
.... I wish you well getting back your health... Nothing is quite so humbling as a week or two vacation in a Hospital Resort. Stay focused on the sunny side of life.This is the direction we should be thinking. Not worried about the football team, which will be fine. Worried about Chris.
I am no expert. But as I understand these things, recovery from serious complications in young people is quite variable. After a time, some can end up living normal lives. Others cannot. Let's hope Chris is in the first group.
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CGMT and FTR please make certain that the family knows we are all praying for the young man's return to a full and normal lifestyle ! I for one really loved watching him play and this is so tragic and unexpected.
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