Feeling under the weather is never fun.
Yet, just imagine it’s not only for a day or two – but for an entire decade.
Pretty awful sounding, right?
That was the reality for Kathi Wilson from Indiana.
The poor mom endured a mysterious illness that left her reliant on a cane and zapped of her energy, much like one would expect of someone many years her senior.
Her daughter, Ashley, watched as her condition progressively worsened, all the while without a single answer in sight as to what was causing her mother’s decline.
Kathi’s situation was a medical puzzle.
Despite displaying clear symptoms of malaise, muscle ache, and fatigue that only got worse over time, her doctor, Mary Beth Hensley, was at a loss.
Even after exhaustive testing, including cardiac exams, chest X-rays, and MRIs of the brain and spine, the cause of Kathi’s illness remained elusive.
The turning point in Kathi’s story came from an unexpected source.
Not a team of doctors or medical specialists, but a trio of contractors hired to remodel her bathroom.
Armed with nothing more than their tools, these men were about to uncover the root of Kathi’s decade-long health struggle.
One day, the mystery was finally solved.
It turned out that Kathi had been suffering from slow carbon monoxide poisoning due to a faulty connection in her home’s furnace and water heater.
This colorless, odorless gas, often referred to as the “silent killer,” was leaking into her home in small, but dangerous, amounts.
Once the problem was identified, the contractors wasted no time in fixing the faulty installations.
Their quick work paid off, and Kathi experienced a remarkable recovery.
She ditched the cane and regained enough strength to enjoy walks with her daughter again, though her voice still bore the scars of her long ordeal.
Reflecting on her newfound health, Kathi expressed her immense relief and happiness to Inside Edition, saying:
“I felt great. Mentally, I haven’t been this happy in I couldn’t tell you how long.”
Kathi’s gratitude towards the contractors knew no bounds.
These men, without the typical trappings of medical professionals, had managed to give her back her life.
Their actions went beyond a simple home repair; they had literally lifted her back onto her feet, earning long, heartfelt hugs of gratitude from Kathi.
The story is eye-opening.
It sheds light on the silent danger of carbon monoxide poisoning, a deadly threat that claims more than 400 lives annually in the United States alone.
Despite thousands of emergency room visits and hospitalizations – awareness of carbon monoxide’s risks remains alarmingly low.
Kathi’s ordeal serves as a cautionary tale and a call to action.
Installing carbon monoxide detectors in strategic locations around the home can be a lifesaver.
Be sure to have heaters, furnaces, and places like the garage checked by professionals.
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