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Former India women’s cricket team head coach WV Raman took to X on Friday to share the near-death experience after initially suffering from a viral infection and mild allergy.
Former India women’s cricket team head coach WV Raman. (Picture Credit: X/@wvraman)
Former Indian women’s cricket team head coach WV Raman took to X on Friday to share a near-death experience after initially suffering from a viral infection and mild allergy.
“Last Tuesday started off with me consulting my GP due to a viral infection I had. He prescribed a few medicines, and an hour later, i had them after food. Two hours later, I noticed a few hives on my body beginning to spread. I called my Doc and he suggested that I go to the hospital and get an injection for a typical allergic reaction to medicine/food. Might have ignored or delayed but felt a bit of blood surge in my face.. That was odd I thought, and drove to the hospital,” Raman wrote on X.
This thread is only to point out that we cannot afford to ignore or dismiss what our body conveys to us:Last Tuesday started off with me consulting my GP due to a viral infection I had. He prescribed a few medicines and an hour later, i had them after food. Cont…..
— WV Raman (@wvraman) January 17, 2025
“The 3 km drive was very uncomfortable. Along the way, I felt a bit of congestion in my chest, reached the hospital, the doctor went about administering the injection. As the procedures were being done, I was feeling terrible. I told the doc that I was getting worse despite the treatment. Things went down south very rapidly and there I was in an embrace with death for about 45-60 secs. I blacked out and then came to after a few minutes! Seemingly mild allergy culminated in a anaphylactic shock!!” he added.
The 59-year-old former India cricketer, however, confirmed that he has now recovered perfectly and did commentary in the three-match ODI series between India and the Ireland women’s cricket team in Rajkot.
“The sudden breakdown surprised the doctors I spoke to later but kudos to the doctors at the KL Hospital on the ECR in Chennai for keeping their nerve and getting me out of the embrace of death!. I travelled the very next day and did the India – Ireland W series.”
“It only takes a second, folks, and life always keeping dealing cards that can stifle you. Read the cards and don’t ignore the messages your body gives you. Yes, luck and God’s grace are needed, no doubt. Please share the known allergies to your family, friends and doctors.
