She contracted meningococcal septicaemia strain B when she was 15 months old. Up to this point Tilly was a very healthy baby girl and in a matter of hours her parents were told that it was more than likely she was going to die.
At first the doctor said that Tilly had an ear infection and just to give her some ibuprofen for children. After symtoms got worse they went to the the University Hospital of Durham and were told that it was meningitis septicaemia and that it was likely she would die.
Against all odds she started to get better. Her hands and toes were already hard and dead. She had massive deep sores and ulcers all over her skin. Later she got prosthetic to help her resume a much more normal life.
Spartan2470 on March 2nd, 2018 at 15:28 UTC »
Here is a story about her.
She contracted meningococcal septicaemia strain B when she was 15 months old. Up to this point Tilly was a very healthy baby girl and in a matter of hours her parents were told that it was more than likely she was going to die.
At first the doctor said that Tilly had an ear infection and just to give her some ibuprofen for children. After symtoms got worse they went to the the University Hospital of Durham and were told that it was meningitis septicaemia and that it was likely she would die.
Against all odds she started to get better. Her hands and toes were already hard and dead. She had massive deep sores and ulcers all over her skin. Later she got prosthetic to help her resume a much more normal life.
Here she is trying out a bionic hand.
Edit: Since we gave it the reddit hug of death, here is a backup.
kimchiandrice on March 2nd, 2018 at 15:36 UTC »
Given her age, she is going to need another 2 or 3 sets of arms before she finishes growing.
___havish___ on March 2nd, 2018 at 15:52 UTC »
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