Summary
A new mother, Nikki Bahan, went to the hospital thinking she had a pulled muscle but found out she had multiple blood clots in her lung, pneumonia, and other complications. Her condition, a postpartum pulmonary embolism, posed a serious risk but was treated with blood thinners and antibiotics. Nikki shared her story on TikTok, highlighting her physical and emotional recovery.
Key Facts
- Nikki Bahan is a 32-year-old new mother who experienced severe back pain after giving birth.
- Initially dismissing the pain as a pulled muscle, her husband and mother urged her to visit the emergency room.
- Doctors discovered she had blood clots in her right lung, pneumonia, and a pleural effusion.
- She was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism, a condition where blood clots block lung arteries.
- Nikki's treatment included blood thinners and antibiotics, followed by a lengthy recovery process.
- She shared her experience on TikTok, where it received over 1.2 million views.
- Nikki continues to cope with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from the health scare.
