LDL. Savannah’s Condition Worsens on Day 10 of Hospital Admission as Family Reports Status Epilepticus, Sepsis Treatment, and Severe Abdominal Pain

A family is pleading for urgent prayers as they report a significant decline in their child Savannah’s condition during an ongoing hospital admission that has now reached day 10.

According to the update shared by her family, Savannah is once again in status epilepticus — a prolonged seizure state requiring intensive medical management. They say she has been placed on a Versed drip, is experiencing lactic acidosis, and is currently being treated for sepsis. Her loved ones emphasized that she is worse today than she was at the start of this hospitalization.

Seizure Crisis Returned After Severe Abdominal Pain Began

The family reported that Savannah’s status epilepticus returned two days ago, following the onset of severe abdominal pain. Since then, they say she has been placed on bowel rest for two days as doctors monitor her gastrointestinal symptoms.

A CT scan performed yesterday reportedly showed small bowel intussusceptions in the left upper quadrant. The family added that the colon was described as dilated, with segments filled with fluid, though no mucosal thickening was noted.

Surgical Team Consulted, But Family Says Concerns Remain

The family shared that a surgical consultation took place, but they felt the team was not overly concerned, describing Savannah’s pain as “atypical.” The surgical recommendation, according to the update, was to restart feeds and reevaluate if abdominal pain or distention worsened.

However, the family said they did not restart feeds due to Savannah’s neurological condition and the level of pain she is experiencing.

Ultrasound Findings Shift, Pain Continues

An ultrasound performed today reportedly did not show intussusception. However, the family said it did show mild bowel wall thickening in the left upper/mid abdomen — the same region where the CT indicated intussusception and the same area where Savannah is reportedly experiencing her most severe pain.

The family stated that surgery remained unconcerned because there was no significant inflammation, and they expressed frustration that clinicians were not factoring in that Savannah had just completed her fifth day of high-dose IV Solu-Medrol.

New Lab Abnormalities Add to the Alarm

The update also notes that Savannah’s amylase is 314 and that she has abnormal electrolytes. The family shared that she received potassium to help correct low levels.

They described the admission as “one nightmare after the next,” and highlighted one of the most distressing aspects: they feel Savannah’s pain is being minimized.

“For Her to Show Pain Is a Red Flag”

Savannah’s family said she has an extremely high pain tolerance, making it unusual for her to show pain. They emphasized that when Savannah does show it, they believe it should be treated as a major warning sign. They also noted that her pain is often reflected through changes in her vital signs, which they feel has contributed to it being brushed off or not fully taken seriously.

Waiting for Next Steps

As of the latest update, the family says they are waiting to hear the medical plan, including what additional abdominal imaging may be required.

For now, they are asking supporters to keep Savannah in their prayers — specifically for stabilization of her seizures, clear answers regarding her abdominal pain, and wisdom for the medical team as decisions are made during a critical and worsening stretc