Steph Marie

Review of North Suburban Medical Center

Horrible ER, and I guarantee they should be sued f...

Horrible ER, and I guarantee they should be sued for negligence in regards to my experience. I had Guillain-Barre Syndrome about 5 years ago. I woke up paralyzed, hardly able to move my legs and too weak to even hold a glass of water. The pain was excruciating. They did a standard blood test, and the doc did a couple other quick tests to test my strength and reflexes (I had no reflexes). But, he said I needed more tests and would need to make an appointment with a neurologist. Apparently, I seemed stable enough to go home and wasn't deemed an immediate health risk. I couldn't get into a neurologist for a month and a half. That's pretty standard. However, I'm still shocked they thought that was ok to not do anymore tests before sending me home.

I ended up flying home to WI, where my family lived, for help. I couldn't wait for the neurologist appointment, as the pain was unbearable. Considering I had to fly in a wheelchair, in pain and without any medication, I was obviously desperate. They immediately made me go to the ER that day where I was admitted and diagnosed. I had wasted down to 85 lbs at that point. Because my treatment was delayed, it progressed to effecting my organs (such as my heart), and I ended up needing years before I could work or live a semi normal life. I still have symptoms to this day. Not to mention the debt I accrued.

I'm sure there are good doctors and staff here, but I would never trust them again. My life will never be the same due to their doctor's negligence.