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Mother says she's grateful to be alive after spider bite
ABC7 Los Angeles • • health
Key Points:
- Britagne Miller, a Kansas mother, suffered severe medical complications after a suspected brown recluse spider bite at Cheney Lake, leading to multiple surgeries and life-threatening infections.
- Miller, who has pre-existing blood clotting disorders and liver issues, underwent surgery to remove blood clots and later battled a staph and gram-negative infection, with doctors warning she had only days to a month to live.
- After weeks in intensive care and multiple surgeries, Miller was discharged on July 11 to at-home care, with plans to qualify for a liver transplant once her hemoglobin levels improve.
- Experts note that the brown recluse and black widow are the only venomous spiders in Kansas, advising precautions like sealing cracks and wearing gloves when handling stored items to prevent bites.
- Miller's family has faced financial hardship due to her husband's job loss while caring for her, prompting them to start a GoFundMe campaign for medical and living expenses.
