Singer James Brown could lose his legs

[Blondie]

James Brown is battling a medical condition that could cost him the use of his legs. The 69-year-old star has been diagnosed with severe circulation problems and diabetes. Brown is said to be refusing to undergo the emergency surgery which could save him.

A friend said, "James has ignored his health for years. He has diabetes and his legs are giving him a lot of problems but he hates doctors." Brown's manager has confirmed that the star has diabetes which went undiagnosed for years. At a recent concert, Brown had to be helped from the stage and had to use a wheelchair at the airport afterwards.

 

[Robinrs]

Awww, JB...

You better get some help or you WON'T be screamin' I FEEL GOOD!!!

-- JB's #1 Fan

 

[Deb in IA]

Originally posted by Blondie
Brown is said to be refusing to undergo the emergency surgery which could save him.

James could be losing more than just his legs if he doesn't take care of himself soon

 

[Blondie]

 

[nativetxn]

Oh no! This is just sad

 

[JAP]

Very sad! I hope he gets the necessary surgery.

 

[Micca]

I'm sorry to hear that. JB is so cool. [refraining from tacky reference to James' classic "Get On The Good Foot"]

 

[Talking Hands]

This is sad because diabetes can be controlled and it isn't that difficult if you put your mind to it. What saved my leg when I shattered it besides a great doc was the fact I keep my blood sugars in strict control. If it had not been for that I could have lost my leg. In fact, my doctor expected that I would end up losing my left leg. Well Wednesday, 6 months to the day, I walked without a cane to my class at the community college. And next Saturday I plan to conquer the stairs at Tarzan. I'll probably use the cane for safety but I will conquer. And I have not done stairs for over a year.