Quebec woman loses hands and legs after rare infection led to septic shock

A Montreal woman who lost both her hands and both legs after a rare bacterial infection triggered septic shock is sharing her story in hopes of raising awareness about the dangers and warning signs of sepsis.

Cameilla Ramdass, a 43-year-old esthetician and former model, said her ordeal began in January after she sought medical attention for severe back pain following a bout of the flu.

Ramdass, who lives with lupus and is immunocompromised, said she feared the pain was related to liver or kidney complications. She alleges her concerns were dismissed during an initial medical consultation.

“I’m overwhelmed with grief, I’m overwhelmed with anger,” Ramdass told Global News.

According to her family, her condition deteriorated rapidly. Her daughter, Seraiyah Ramdass, said her mother’s blood pressure had dropped significantly by the following morning, prompting relatives to rush her to LaSalle Hospital.