'Popular' dad given life-changing diagnosis after feeling arm 'twitch' at gym – North Wales Live

A popular dad was given a life-changing diagnosis after feeling a “twitch” while at the gym. Ian Cummings, from St Helens, has been an avid rugby player all of his life – turning out for Haydock Rugby League Club – but 12 months ago, the 44-year-old’s life changed in an instant while working out at the gym. The twitching in his left arm wouldn’t go away, and even though he thought it was probably just a trapped nerve, the dad-of-two visited his doctor. But Ian’s world was turned upside down, when he was warned his diagnosis could be severe. His lifelong friend Phil Bedson told the ECHO: “He was told quite early on that it could be motor neurone disease, which obviously had a massive impact on his family straight away. For us, his friends, it was absolutely devastating news, but it put us all in the mind of wanting to help him. READ MORE:Mark Drakeford passionately defends £1,600 a month payment to young refugees “For it to happen to someone you care about so much has been really hard, but Ian has been inspiring to us all in the way he has acted.” Phil has been friends with Ian
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