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Medical -- Chris Davis' Son Diagnosed with Menengitis, in Austin hospital...

Coach RichCoach Rich
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Chris was at the Texas camp with us this weekend, completing his first century ride and doing great on day two with more biking and the running.

They resident of the Woodlands, he returned home on Saturday night to find out that his son was suffering from a high fever and was unresponsive to fluids. They have moved his son to a hospital in Austin and are obviously 110% focused on his health and well-being.

I wanted to put this to the team as so many of you are not only awesome, caring people… But many are medical professionals and some of you live in Austin as well.

Please feel free to post here and I will make sure Chris sees your input and support. Thanks!

Patrick
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  • morpheusmorpheus
    pulling for him.

    will keep everyone in my prayers.
  • drjohnson08drjohnson08
    Praying for Chris's son and their family.
  • Tom BoxTom Box

    Praying right now!

  • erik.schlanger@gmail.comerik.schlanger@gmail.com

    My thoughts are with you Chris! I live in Austin if there is anything I can do for you please don't hesitate to let me know! Best of luck!

    Erik

  • Paul HoughPaul Hough
    Definitely praying that he pulls through this quickly.
  • vickaiservickaiser

    Praying for y'all Chris.

  • Jacklyn MooreJacklyn Moore

    Cris,

    My families prayers and support are being air mailed to you and your son! 

    Jacklyn 

  • Brad MarcusBrad Marcus
    @Chris - hang tough...sending thoughts and prayers your way...
  • Dsutter24Dsutter24
    Chris, sorry to hear about your son. Prayers for you and your family.
  • Coach PatrickCoach Patrick
    Update from Chris on 03/23/2015 at 11:15am:

    "He's starting to rally a bit. And they've got his mess dialed in, so it's just a matter of time till he's up and running. He'll be on IV antibiotics for a couple weeks, so that may keep him in the hospital."
  • Chris DavisChris Davis
    Thanks guys. Like I told Coach P, he's (Archer is his name BTW) rallying today a bit, but still a long way from well. Christina, my wife and also an EN member, and I are very grateful for your thoughts and prayers for our family, and especially for Archer.
  • Mariah BridgesMariah Bridges
    Thoughts and prays with you Chris - your EN family is here
  • Robert SaboRobert Sabo
    Glad to hear he's doing well. If and when he is medically stable, the IV antibiotics may be given as an outptient.
  • Eric DePotoEric DePoto
    I hope each day he continues to get better!
  • Gordon CherwoniakGordon Cherwoniak

    Great news that Archer's improving.  I'll keep sending the healing vibes.

    Gordon

  • tim cronktim cronk
    Thoughts and healing MOJO !
  • morpheusmorpheus
    Thanks for the update, great to hear!
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    Lots of prayers and healing thoughts for Archer and you and your family. EN HUGS to all!
  • John WithrowJohn Withrow
    Sending Archer MOJO from Minnesota for continued improvements. You'll all be in my prayers.
  • Paul HoughPaul Hough
    Great to hear that he's coming around a little. Hoping to hear more progress in the days to come.
  • Sue ChapmanSue Chapman
    Good vibes being sent to all of you from Wisconsin!
  • Laura BeckerLaura Becker
    Thoughts and healing being sent your way!!!
  • Stephanie HartmannStephanie Hartmann
    Sending you the best from Miami!!!!
  • Nemo BrauchNemo Brauch
    Thanks for that update Coach P, praying for the family and sending good vibes from OBX
  • realredheadrealredhead

    Chris,

    Thinking of you and your family---hope Archer gets well soon!!!

  • moetai@gmail.commoetai@gmail.com
    prayers for Archer coming from Tahiti
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User]
    Hope Archer is getting better and better. Each day is a gift!
  • Chris DavisChris Davis
    Man, we are so blessed. Thank you all for the outpouring of support. Archer is a trooper, and if you want to talk about mental toughness, this little guy has it in droves. So I'm finally back at a computer, and can give a bit of a break-down. Archer got a bacteria called neisseria meningitidis into his system (10% of us all have it on our skin or in our nose, so it's not uncommon really). Somehow, that bug crawled into his spinal column or brain. when it did that, it started the meningitis. Christina Davis (wife and EN member) took Archer to an ER in Burnet TX when he had a high temp (105°F), and was very much out of it. A very sharp ER doctor (name to be determined, and very much praise coming his way when I find out who he is) picked up on the fact that it was meningitis and not some other random virus, and got him started on the right treatment quick. That was Saturday. After a few days of IV antibiotics, an excellent children's hospital in central Texas (Dell Children's Hospital), and lots of prayers, Archer is on the road to recovery. He's still got some things to overcome, but the doctors say he has a good chance of a full recovery. On behalf of Archer, I'd like to say thank you all for the prayers. I knew EN was a great community of athletes, and this whole thing has proved to me that EN is a great community of people too. Thank you guys.
  • Betsy KantorBetsy Kantor
    Chris and Christina-so glad to hear Archer has turned the corner. My prayers for speedy and complete healing.
  • Stephanie StevensStephanie Stevens
    Chris, so glad all is well. I had Neisseria about 18 years ago while I was a med student and 12 weeks pregnant. Went from waking up with a headache to fever of 105 in about a two hour time span. Within another hour, I was in the ICU on antibiotics and three different blood pressure meds. Crazy wicked bacteria. I made a full recovery and that kid in my belly is headed to college next year. Best of everything to Archer.
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