HOW I BECAME PARALYZED FROM THE NECK DOWN [CC]

NOTE: I did NOT say that AFM is Polio! I said it’s basically “modern polio” because they’re very SIMILAR but they are NOT the same! AFM is NOT polio! AFM is also not connected to vaccines - either from getting a vaccine or not getting a vaccine! If you comment anything about a vaccine or polio, your comment will be promptly deleted. AFM is an entirely different disorder caused by the virus that causes a COLD. There is no vaccine for a cold. I would also like to note that AFM is NOT the same disorder as TM; AFM is a subtype of TM. Additionally, whether or not a lawsuit occurred is nobody’s business and I will not be commenting on such a matter. Otherwise, thank you to everyone else who is leaving nice comments! For a deeper understanding of AFM and what happens within the body, watch my explanation of AFM here: https://youtu.be/IWKAvs6_Y1E

They air lift you and then accuse you of faking? That’s horrifying. I’m so sorry.

I am an ER doc. You should sue the hell out of that alleged doctor that sent you home. I knew the diagnosis as soon as you went through your symptoms. I am so very sorry that there are idiots out there who claim to be physicians and they need to be put in another job that doesn’t affect people’s’ lives. You are so sweet and deserve the best your life is definitely going to give you. What a lovely inspiration you are!! God bless 🥰

The hospital told me i wouldn't be able to walk, talk, or learn again. I got shot in my eye, through brain, and out the back of my head. With a 9mm hand gun breaking every bone on the right side of my face. At age 15....4 years later i graduated high school and will attend college to become an anesthesiologist

“i’m in a hospital, i’ll be fine!” and then that doctor not only failed her, but also ruined that little girls hope. damn that’s heartbreaking

My husband is an Emergency Room doctor and he was shocked when I told him about your initial experience. God bless you, sweetheart, you're articulate and beautiful.

I don't really know who you are, I've never seen you before YouTube put this video in my recommended, but thank you for sharing your story!

This video really hit home for me. I became paralyzed at 12. I had broken my leg, they put a cast on it. Six weeks later the cast came off and they told me to walk. I couldn’t. No one believed me. They thought I was lying for special treatment or wanting to get out of school. Turns out, two large tumors were compressing my spinal cord. The doctors were able to remove the tumors and I was able to relearn to walk. Thank you so much for sharing your story!

If she's still paralyzed in the morning bring her back in? I'm incredulous.

You don't look disgusting! You look beautiful! Your smile is so infectious! Thank you for sharing your story! You are one incredible Woman...

Sarah Todd deserves her own talk show like if you agree

When my sister in law was 17 she had major migraines, to the point she couldn’t see or walk straight. The Dr said it was exam stress and palmed her off. She researched her own symptoms and became horrified at what she read. So she pushed and pushed for a CT scan and MRI scan. Turns out she had a brain tumour! 😭 she’s now almost 24 and still battling it

The Dr who “diagnosed” you should have his license pulled permanently!!

You are an articulate, intelligent, beautiful young lady.

The saddest phrase, “I thought I could trust the doctor.”😢 You are a gorgeous person. God bless.

I’m so mad that doctor for sending you home. Doctors not believing people symptoms is a huge issue I’ve had it happen to me and this case is absolutely horrible.

Hits home for me as well! I was 12 and my left leg was numb and I was screaming for my mom to help. She rushed me to the ER and they took an X-ray and told my mom that I was faking the numbness and was craving attention, nothing was wrong! The next morning they called to tell my parents not to let me move it could be fatal or paralyze me. I went in for emergency surgery. I had a disease in my hip called Slip Capitol Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE) pronounced skiffy. Usually happens to 12 year old overweight males, I was an underweight female. If it wasn't for the specialist passing by that seen my X-ray and said what room number is this patient in, my life could of been changed drastically. Thank you for sharing your story. Keep being amazing and the positive vibes going.

I'm so sorry to hear ur story. It's awful how that first Dr acted. My daughter had a seizure. I took her to the hospital and she started the jerking again. The Dr said she was faking. I said, there is no way to fake jerking for over 30 minutes,never stopping. I demanded tests. They kept saying she was faking. So I yelled out, if she's faking then we need to admit her in the psychiatric ward and get evaluated. They then knew I was serious that she wasn't faking. He agreed to a shot that eased the jerking. Plus he did an eeg that proved she had a seizure. We mother's can get loud when we have to and who cares if we r rude. I'm so very glad u r doing better. U r just inspirational and so beautiful.

I'm not paralyzed, but I am disabled, and your bubbly cheerfulness is everything I need in my life <3

As a nurse, I must say how very sorry for the lack of care, understanding and treatment you received the first time you went to the ER. It's appalling the way the ER doctor and staff treated you. You are such an inspiration and beautiful young lady. You're in my prayers. Stay strong! 💖💖