Summary
A 21-year-old woman named Emma Warner from the U.K. underwent surgery for varicose veins, which unexpectedly led to severe chronic pain. After exhausting various treatments and researching her symptoms, she believed she had Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and eventually decided to amputate her leg above the knee in hopes of improving her quality of life.
Key Facts
- Emma Warner had surgery in 2021 to treat varicose veins.
- After the surgery, she experienced extreme and worsening pain in her leg.
- Warner was diagnosed with chronic pain, but she did not feel the diagnosis explained all her symptoms.
- She believed her symptoms matched those of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).
- CRPS is a rare neurological condition causing pain, skin color changes, and sensitivity.
- Warner considered amputation as a last resort to manage her condition.
- She had her leg amputated above the knee in 2025.
