I’m A Celebrity star Myles Stephenson has shared an emotional update on three-year-old son Shiloh’s health.
Myles – who shot to fame on The X Factor – first noticed something wasn’t right with Shiloh when he was six months old. Tests showed that the tot had suffered damage to the left side of his brain. This occured when Shiloh had a stroke either during birth or shortly after being born.
I’m A Celebrity str Myles Stephenson on son Shiloh’s disability
Shiloh has been diagnosed with Hemiplegic cerebral palsy, and is now facing partial paralysis on his right side. As a result, he has to use splints for support in his legs and body. And, fighting back tears, Myles has now shared an emotional update.
He posted a video on his Instagram yesterday (July 5). Sitting in his living room, with tears in his eyes, Myles told his followers the treatment so far isn’t working.
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‘Emotionally, it’s tough for me’
“Shiloh started with the ankle-high splint, which didn’t do its job. We then upgraded to the knee-high splint hoping that his heel would be able to plant with the knee-high splint, but that has also failed,” he said.
“The next phase is botox injections to relax the muscles in his leg, in the hope that it does do its job. The range of movement is lessening, so where we was at last phase, there is less range and less movement in his legs, which is a tough one to take, man.”
He continued: “I really sat and processed it about 20 minutes ago. Emotionally it’s tough for me.”
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Plea to fans
Myles then asked his followers who may be experiencing similar issues for help.
“If anybody has any tricks, tips, any input whatsoever that is going to be beneficial to me and my family then please comment. Your comment don’t go unseen and it helps me research more in this whole new unknown, unwalked territory that we’re going into.”
He then continued: “And to the people who haven’t got to this phase yet but may do, process it, take it in, and as I always say, keep on fighting the fight. Let your emotions out, share them with your partner, share them with your family, and keep a smile on your face.”
Myles and girlfriend Keli share two kids – son Shiloh, three, and daughter Sahara, 18 months.
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