Here’s one way to think outside the ‘tox. Botox is a brand name for a purified form of botulinum toxin A, a protein that temporarily paralyzes muscles by blocking the nerve signals that cause them to contract. The injections are used for everything from smoothing wrinkles to easing chronic migraines and relaxing overactive bladder muscles. … Read more
In 2012, Aimee Copeland lost all four limbs in a zip-lining accident that resulted in a flesh-eating bacterial infection. The stunning reversal of fortune led the 36-year-old to dramatically rethink her future — which involved an end to a previous relationship. But the loss was actually her gain — Copeland met the man of her dreams … Read more
A Texas high school teacher who had all four of her limbs amputated after they turned black and became “mummified” following a seemingly routine infection says she’s choosing to be happy, despite the horrifying ordeal. Sherri Moody, 51, who taught students in Deer Park outside Houston, started feeling what she thought was a cold coming … Read more
For most people, getting the flu means a few days of sickness and then a return to regular life. But for Kristin Fox, a 42-year-old mother and high-school principal in Ohio, the virus led to the loss of her arms and legs — and the start of a long, challenging journey to a new normal. … Read more
A quadruple amputee spoke out about his devastating experience with Strep A on Tuesday after cases of the virus started to rise again. Alex Lewis said that he was diagnosed with the condition in 2013 and only given a three percent chance of survival, according to The Sun. The 42-year-old father said that he woke … Read more
British newswire SWNS reported a woman will undergo a double-hand transplant after losing all four limbs. In 2017 the women developed sepsis, which caused her limbs to turn black and die. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition triggered by infections, including those in the urinary tract. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your … Read more
When I experienced unexplained pins and needles and weakness in all my limbs, I started to panic. About a week later, I went to the doctor and found out I had a severe vitamin B12 deficiency. Here’s what a B12 deficiency can look like, plus treatment, as well as how I’m feeling today. Loading Something … Read more