Woman’s Burning Leg Pain Led to Rare Disease Once Known as ‘Holy Fire’

A 24-year-old woman was diagnosed with a rare illness once feared during medieval times after she developed severe burning pain in both legs.

The pain started suddenly and ran from her thighs down to her toes. Within days, she sought medical help as the symptoms became worse.

Doctors noticed that her feet had changed color, felt cold to the touch, and continue reading …