A 20-Year-Old Was Left on Life Support After Consuming an Energy Drink During a Workout
A Fateful Decision
Jazmin Garza had a few sips of a popular energy drink as a pre-workout before she began lifting weights with her boyfriend, Isaac Ayala, in November. But moments later, she collapsed on the floor, her body convulsing and her nose bleeding.
A Rude Awakening
Her 21-year-old boyfriend rushed over to find she wasn’t breathing, so he performed CPR until emergency services arrived and rushed Garza to a nearby hospital. “As soon as the paramedics got there, they took over and gave her CPR for several minutes and were finally able to get her heart pumping again after using a defibrillator to jump-start her heart,” Ayala wrote on a GoFundMe page raising money to help cover medical costs.
A Long and Arduous Road to Recovery
In total, the young gymgoer had four cardiac arrests with doctors placing Garza on life support after her stomach and kidneys also “stopped working,” he said. “Her lungs and heart were in really bad shape. She had to overcome three different life supports (ECMO machine for her blood circulation, dialysis to clean out her kidneys, and a machine to control her oxygen levels) at the hospital and multiple procedures,” Ayala explained.
A Miraculous Recovery
Thankfully, Garza has made a “miraculous recovery,” and after two weeks in the hospital, she was allowed to return home. However, the couple is now saddled with expensive hospital bills.
Uncovering the Mystery
“We are now overwhelmed with medical bills and the doctors still haven’t found out what the main cause of the cardiac arrest was,” Ayala explained. “We also lost our jobs due to the amount of absences we had to take because of this incident,” he added.
Jazmin’s Experience
Garza said she had been doing deadlifts when “all of a sudden” she felt unwell. “I don’t usually drink caffeinated drinks at all. I hadn’t been to the gym for a while and wanted to have a really good workout so had a third of an energy drink,” she told Mail Online. “After working out, I sat myself down and really didn’t feel well. I felt light-headed. Isaac said I looked really pale. Then Isaac told me afterwards that I started having a seizure. I’d never had one before. I had no idea what was happening to me,” she said.
The Dangers of Energy Drinks
It’s not known if the energy drink contributed to Garza’s sudden health condition. Studies have shown excessive consumption of energy drinks has been associated with cardiovascular events such as tachycardia, myocardial infarction, and death.
Conclusion
Garza’s story serves as a cautionary tale about the potential risks of consuming energy drinks, particularly for young adults who may be unaware of the potential consequences. It is crucial to be aware of the ingredients and potential side effects of energy drinks and to consult with a healthcare professional before using them.
FAQs
* What is the main cause of the cardiac arrest?
The doctors still haven’t found out what the main cause of the cardiac arrest was.
* How did Jazmin feel during and after her workout?
Jazmin felt unwell during and after her workout, experiencing light-headedness and pale skin. She also had a seizure.
* What are the potential risks associated with energy drinks?
Excessive consumption of energy drinks has been associated with cardiovascular events such as tachycardia, myocardial infarction, and death.
