A woman who caught covid has had to have her hands amputated and is now encouraging other people to receive the vaccine.
Autumn Nugent was keen to share her story this week after being fitted with prosthetic legs, after suffering from blood clots as a result of contracting coronavirus last year.
The mum-of-three shared a video with her doctor of her trying her new prosthetic limbs, who says covid took her arms and feet but he has been so impressed by her resilience and mental strength to keep going.
Dr Wesley Ely confessed he was reduced to tears when he saw the video 32-year-old Autumn sent him.
The doctor from Nashville, Tennessee said: Covid took her hands and feet. I cried when she sent me this yesterday: Her physical resilience and mental fortitude are my inspiration.”
He added: “She sent this of her walking with new legs and said to tell you…’Blood clots of Covid can be prevented with a vaccine.’”
Dr Ely said: “Covid-19 is a disease of blood vessels that can affect your lungs, heart, brain, or any organ. Blood clotting sucks life from vital organs.
“This patient asked to have her story shared so that others may learn and seek vaccination.”
Dr Ely said complications from the virus caused blood clots in Autumn’s arms and legs, resulting in wounds that resembled burns, according to Wales Online.
Autumn underwent physical therapy while taking more than 12 different medications every day in the weeks that followed her surgery.
Issuing his own warning for people to get the jab, he said: “Her life is forever changed...This is the reality of what can happen to a very young and totally healthy person.”
“Life goes on no matter how hard the curve balls are that we are thrown. There is hope for tomorrow. Love of her kids and sisters is driving her onwards,” he said.
“Very few drugs have such a great safety profile. Covid patients want to get vaccinated and many have asked you to reconsider... Do your part and share her story and its message of hope. Make her courage to share worth it!”
A fundraiser has been launched to help pay towards Autumn’s medical care.
You can make a donation here.
