Woman's Leg Goes Numb After Soccer Game, Then Comes Shocking Diagnosis
Following surgery, 28-year-old Mia Constantinou went being fit and active, to needing support from others just to walk.
In November 2025, Mia Constantinou, a 28-year-old woman from Northern Ireland, visited a hospital after experiencing a severe leg numbness and back pain following a soccer game. She had previously undergone multiple surgeries for endometriosis and was skeptical about seeking medical help. After being examined by a doctor, she was given pain medication and sent home.
However, as the months went by, her pain worsened, and she was eventually referred for an MRI scan. The scan revealed several issues, including small fractures, a slipped vertebra, a bulging disc, inflammation, narrowing around the nerves, and pressure on a nerve. Mia also had a benign growth and a fluid-filled cyst in her spinal canal.
She underwent a spinal fusion surgery in April 2026 to address these problems, but was shocked by the intense pain she experienced immediately after the surgery. Despite her initial recovery, her condition deteriorated further, and she required another surgery just weeks later. Unfortunately, her progress has been slow, and she continues to live with debilitating pain, relying on morphine medication and physical therapy to manage her condition. Mia emphasizes the importance of listening to one's body and not dismissing health concerns.
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