As Ian has good days and bad days, so his body responds accordingly.
On good days, Ian can use an upright walker, but on bad days, he needs his wheelchair. He is so very grateful to you for making donations so that he could get this mobile device!
Ian is finding the wheelchair with a headrest to be comfortable and is actually enjoying it. As Ian cannot use his arms to propel it, Fiona pushes him where he needs to be or wants to be.
Ian has a shoulder-brace to keep his arm from dislocating at the shoulder. His right bicep has now dropped. He has to wear this when walking as the weight of his arms pull down too much. His orthitist has fitted his neck support and wants to see Ian in 2 weeks time to make adjustments…
One of the most common problems that affects people with motor neuron diseases is called dependent edema. This is swelling of the hands and feet which gradually extends upwards into the arms and legs. This is caused because veins depend on muscle movement to return blood and fluid to the heart. Without the muscle movement,…
***After going for numerous tests it was still unclear why Ian’s right arm was so weak, especially since he had no pain, no pins and needles in his arm or fingers and in that, he is right-handed. During these tests, Drs found prostate cancer and he was fast-tracked on hormone treatment and after a scraping,…
Since Ian received hormone treatment for his enlarged prostate and after the prostate scraping to remove cancerous bits earlier in 2023, he has had to have regular blood tests to monitor his PSA levels. Unfortunately, the last screening resulted in his PSA levels being too high. Ian’s urologist has started hormone treatment once again. He…
A friend of Ian and Fiona’s sponsored them a holiday in East London! Hearing that Ian’s “Camper” friends had recommended a place, they found a unit that would be suitable for Ian and his limited mobility. Jennie, Leanne, Mark and their families decided to take the opportunity to join them. Other friends offered to take…
Ian’s muscles in his shoulders are not what they used to be and this means sleeping is rather uncomfortable as it feels like his bones are digging into the bed base, rather than the mattress. In recent weeks, Ian has been sleeping on a sheep’s skin which did bring relief but now his hips are…
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