Aidan McManus, 22, from Australia, suffers from a rare condition that causes reversed temperature sensations cold feels burning hot and heat feels freezing. His symptoms began at 17 with numb, swollen feet and intense pain while walking. Later, his hands also began misinterpreting temperature.

Doctors ran extensive tests and diagnosed him with axonal peripheral neuropathy, a nerve disorder affecting signal transmission. Despite the diagnosis, Australia`s National Disability Insurance Agency denied his support request, citing untried treatments. His neurologist insists there is no cure and that Aidan`s condition is progressive and disabling.