If there is anything worse than suffering an illness, it’s going to the doctor and realizing that he or she also has no idea what it may be.

It’s certainly a scary prospect, and as a patient gets desperate, they may be willing to do anything in order to get better. That’s exactly what happened to English teenager Hannah Moore, who had an ingrown toenail.

At 16, Hannah suffered an injury that ultimately led to this issue, along with a laundry list of complications. Being a student athlete, she was used to dings, cuts, bruises, and scrapes associated with sports, so she decided initially to ignore the pain.

As the pain continued to grow, she decided it was time to go see a doctor. By the time she arrived, the complications had gotten so bad that they decided to perform a minor operation.

This included the removal of dead tissue, and draining the ongoing infection. Unfortunately, her foot would not heal. It became more discolored and had an awful appearance, and eventually developed an open ulcer.

The doctors could not figure out what was happening with Hannah’s foot. There were no signs of bacterial infection, and her condition continued to worsen.

After attempting a variety of treatments to no avail, she was still in constant pain. In a dramatic move, against her doctors’ wishes, Hannah decided to have her foot and part of her leg amputated.

Britain’s National Health Service would not pay for the procedure, so her family had to pay for it themselves.

The operation was a success, with no complications from the procedure. After three years of pain and suffering, Hannah’s pain had finally subsided.

She believes that it was the best decision she has ever made, and clearly does not regret having the amputation performed. Since the operation, Hannah has gotten a prosthetic leg, learned to walk again, and even plans to participate in the 2020 Paralympics.