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Brit's Hot Shower Nightmare: Burns Prevented Walking for 18 Months
25 Nov
Summary
- A British woman suffered severe burns, losing mobility for 18 months after an epileptic seizure.
- The incident occurred in a hot shower during a holiday in Italy.
- Over three years later, she fundraises for egg freezing to have children.
A British woman's trip to Italy became a harrowing ordeal after an epileptic seizure in a hot shower led to severe burns. The incident left her with injuries covering 11% of her body, some so deep they reached the bone, and necessitated an airlift to a hospital.
Following a lengthy recovery period that included over two months at a London hospital, the woman found herself unable to walk independently for nearly two years. Initially relying on a wheelchair, she gradually transitioned to walking frames and sticks, while undergoing ongoing laser therapy, physiotherapy, and hydrotherapy for nerve damage.
Now, over three years past the accident, she continues her recovery and has bravely shared her story. She is currently fundraising for egg freezing, aiming to fulfill her dream of having children in the future, demonstrating remarkable resilience despite the life-altering consequences of the event.
