Rachel’s Story

Site created on February 15, 2023

Rachel’s first symptoms were severe head pressure and neck pain on February 14th and wondered if she was having a stroke. She was examined at home and all vitals and initial stroke tests came back normal. She was able to walk and talk normally, while her symptoms of head and neck pain existed but decided to be examined at OSF in Peoria. She has been admitted for multiple aneurysm’s with one having burst. We are using this site to keep family and friends updated in one place. We appreciate your support and prayers.

Newest Update

May 24, 2023

Journal entry by Merle Stoller —

Rachel's angiogram procedure yesterday went well and the pipeline stent was successfully installed across the base of the right aneurysm. She is alert and neuro checks are good. She spent the night in ICU as they closely monitored for neuro changes and bleeding. Thankfully all seems to be going well, and she was discharged to home around 1 pm today. 

In addition, CT scans of chest and abdomen areas to look for the possibility of any other aneurysms came back negative for which we are thankful.   

Thank you all for your prayers through this time. 

-Merle and Rachel
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