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Doctors missed all the red flags as I got sicker for six months
- Ramsey required open-heart surgery in February 2026 to remove infected tissue and mend damaged heart valves.
- Doctors linked an infection from a tiny glass shard to a life-threatening heart condition called endocarditis.
- Ramsey was six months pregnant when the infection worsened and required urgent care.
- The infection reportedly spread from the foot to the bloodstream and then to the heart over months.
- Ramsey emphasized self-advocacy and seeking timely checks when pregnancy symptoms feel off.
- The initial injury involved a toddler knocking over a wine glass, leading to Ramsey stepping on glass.
- Despite IV and oral antibiotics, her condition deteriorated before the correct diagnosis.
- The doctors could not definitively prove the infection came from the glass injury.
- Ramsey shared her story to encourage others, especially pregnant women, to trust their instincts.
- The piece underscores a warning about how small injuries can have major consequences.
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