shermandarlene+FollowShe Thought It Was a Cold—Lost Her Leg!Imagine thinking you just have a cold, but it turns out to be a flesh-eating infection. That’s what happened to Friedel de Beer, who lost her leg after Strep A turned deadly fast. She went from feeling tired to fighting for her life in a coma, and ended up needing multiple amputations. Now, she’s rocking a prosthetic, swimming, kayaking, and living life with her son. Total inspiration and a wild reminder to never ignore weird symptoms! #Health #BodyHealth #HealthStories348Share
Edward Parrish+FollowA rare transplant gave this mom her life backImagine not being able to eat out, take your kid to school, or even enjoy a Coke for over a year. That was Lacy Boyd’s reality after a devastating car crash left her with just 35 inches of intestine and dependent on IV nutrition. Most doctors told her this would be her life forever—until a team at Cleveland Clinic offered her a rare intestinal transplant. These surgeries are risky and uncommon, but for Lacy, it meant getting back to family traditions and daily joys. Would you take the risk for a shot at normalcy? #Health #BodyHealth #HealthStories161Share
