A fragment of an epidural needle was found in the spine of a woman who gave birth 14 years ago. Amy Bright, 41, underwent a C-section at a hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.
Two months later, she experienced her first serious back pain, which has affected her life ever since.
Last year, a CT scan revealed a 3cm-long needle fragment buried in the spine. This will cause the needle to break. When he realized this, he reacted with surprise, anger and fear.
This made her realize that the epidural Jacob had received more than a decade before had caused her pain.
Amy’s freedom of movement is severely limited due to nerve damage in her left foot and leg. He says the discomfort he has experienced for the past 14 years is due to scar tissue in his spine caused by the movement of the needles.
Amy has visited many doctors who offer various prescription drugs to relieve the pain, but the pain persists. It burns like fire near my coccyx. He says it sometimes extends from the left side of the calf to the foot.
Bright and his attorney, Sean Cronin, filed a lawsuit against the federal government, claiming the needles permanently damaged Bright’s nerves.
Cronin alleges that Naval Hospital Florida was to blame for a botched spinal injection in September 2003.
He said the employees knew the needles were damaged and did nothing to correct the problem even though they had the opportunity to prevent the injuries.
Bright is currently neglecting the Naval Hospital. Doctors warned that if the stitches were not removed quickly, Amy could be permanently paralyzed.
It got to the point where I was constantly on fire. I am very worried about the future. “[My legs] are getting weaker,” he said. I might be in a wheelchair.
“I’m scared because I don’t know what’s going to happen next. I’m scared and wary.”If the stitches are not removed immediately, doctors warn that Amy risks being paralyzed for life.
“The discomfort is so intense that it feels like an endless burning sensation. “I’m afraid of the unpredictable future.” I don’t know what to expect and I’m very worried.
We wish him the best in his lawsuit against the federal government, and more importantly, we pray for his health and recovery from his “burn.” Thanks to that. Get it right, Amy!
