A Life Worth Living: Pushing the Limits of Duchenne

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  • @clairexxx0405
    @clairexxx0405 Рік тому +3

    Im a mum that lived and Loved 8 Beautiful years of my Gorgeous Joe's daily struggle with DMD & so many other medical problems .... you are Amazing keep shining Always like Mr Joe still does whenever i do a funraising crazy in his name 💙👣💫

    • @rhonackimp
      @rhonackimp 11 місяців тому +1

      Ohh am here too battling with Duchene together with my son.. both have Duchene 😢

    • @clairexxx0405
      @clairexxx0405 11 місяців тому

      @Kimpayecrhona I'm a carrier my Beautiful Joe was Amazing as I'm sure you and you're son are keep strong.... Love & Hugs 🤗🕊

    • @rhonackimp
      @rhonackimp 11 місяців тому

      @@clairexxx0405 Aww thanks girl, to us the struggle is real..i can't even afford wheelchairs for us both so i only crawl when i can but my son lost mobility completely.
      What a challenge! 😢

  • @rudrakshsharma
    @rudrakshsharma 3 роки тому +14

    So emotional to watch it full... I watched it for 30 minutes and decided I can’t handle more... mother of a Duchenne boy and very scared to know what is going to come and we/my son will have to face all that... All I can say is not everyone is brave enough. You guys and your caregivers have superpowers to take all this and still manage to smile... I salute

  • @Trumpingyall
    @Trumpingyall 2 роки тому +8

    I lost my brother at 32 when he was my best friend and my rock. He surpassed his life expectancy by 11 years. He was supposed to pass away when he was 16. He lived until he was 32. God bless you.

    • @Trumpingyall
      @Trumpingyall 2 роки тому +3

      He had duchenne as well. He was a magical human being

    • @PBXAKSH09
      @PBXAKSH09 Рік тому

      ​@@Trumpingyall you bro have any heart problems using medicine

    • @Trumpingyall
      @Trumpingyall Рік тому

      @@PBXAKSH09 not at first. But towards the end of his life yes

  • @ALENTHEKING
    @ALENTHEKING 6 років тому +12

    Hi guys, I'm Alen, from Bosnia And Herzegovina and I'm 27 now and have DMD. I use ventilator for breathing about 13 months now. I'm the only Duchenne patient in my country who is at home and breathing on ventilator. My country has about 3.5 million people. System here is not as advanced as western medical system, only reason I'm at home and not in the hospital, are my parents, who are also my caregivers. We as family moved boundaries here in my country. I still can't even sit in wheelchair, but I'm exercising to accomplish my goal, to sit again in wheelchair.

    • @kantilalbhanushali7572
      @kantilalbhanushali7572 3 роки тому

      Power meditation is helpful for muscular dystrophy patients you can do in sleeping position also for further information please contact me on whatsapp
      91 9322303271.
      Within a month you will find relief in pain and improvement in body movement and breathing also

    • @rhonackimp
      @rhonackimp 11 місяців тому

      Are you still there my dear?

    • @robertsdp92r
      @robertsdp92r 10 місяців тому +1

      I hope you are closer to your goals Alen, Keep pushing the limits

    • @67CURTISluciene
      @67CURTISluciene 6 місяців тому

      Thank you for sharing.

  • @shelleysmith6342
    @shelleysmith6342 10 місяців тому +2

    What an amazing carer that man has who is visiting all the other duschane men so genial and loving.i really wish the man who only had his mum as a career and never went out would have gi in a career a chance he seemed so scared my heart broke.

  • @dougscustomcargarage3434
    @dougscustomcargarage3434 6 років тому +11

    Hello my name is Doug
    I have Becker muscular dystrophy diagnosed at age 29 and I'm 47 nowin the year of 2018
    I want to say thanks Jon for ypur amazing movie
    It had my emotions on a roller coaster ride happy one minute and crying the next minute very inspiring to me and to meet all these other people with sorry in worst shape than me and I been feeling real down in life this movie just gives me inspiration to pick my head up and things are not all bad and that I can still walk and I can still drive my old 71 ford Capri around that life is not that bad and staying positive and being involved in life Journey is the best thing we all can do.
    best wishes to all living with any muscular dystrophy disease

  • @shelveyphillipsbowman8037
    @shelveyphillipsbowman8037 24 дні тому

    I know u don't have a choice but to have a care giver...but u guys r so brave to face this everday

  •  4 роки тому +6

    Most inspiring movie I'd say, maybe more nowadays than religious or scientific enlighted matters and comments. This should be awarded because it's genuine thus usefull for us all!

  • @Yoyo-gr3pb
    @Yoyo-gr3pb 3 роки тому +9

    Oh wow, what a fabulous and inspiring documentary......an education, too, on this cruel condition....I hope everyone is still doing well 🙏🏾💖

  • @aliciatoole3263
    @aliciatoole3263 7 років тому +21

    My son is 16 with DMD......Great opportunity for us to see it from the ones who have the disease. I think this video is AMAZING.

    • @PBXAKSH09
      @PBXAKSH09 Рік тому

      Your son face any heart problem

  • @MayimHastings
    @MayimHastings 7 років тому +8

    No shame on Ian, his artwork is amazing and everyone has different needs at different times in their life. Mad respect to ALL Duchenne warriors, you are some seriously tough people! 💙🙏

  • @jasminegonzalez6047
    @jasminegonzalez6047 6 років тому +8

    Thank you for sharing! I hv Muscular Dystrophy and I don't let it keep me from enjoying life. Bless you 🙏🏽

  • @bransterthehamster4894
    @bransterthehamster4894 6 років тому +9

    hi Jon this video has made me feel more positive about life with duchenne I am 21 I can do alot on my own still like feed my self and toilet don't need no breathing machines just yet but about to have a defibulator fitted. I was always told by the doctors I'll be dead by now but I will prove them wrong every single time by excersing daily and eating healthy. thanks for you video Jon it's been shared.

    • @Zidanasma
      @Zidanasma 3 роки тому +2

      Do you have DMD too?

    • @bransterthehamster4894
      @bransterthehamster4894 3 роки тому +2

      @@Zidanasma I do yes 👍

    • @Zidanasma
      @Zidanasma 3 роки тому +3

      My son recently diagnosed with DMD. He is 5 years old. Your comment gave me a ray of hope that in your age he can manage things like you do. We are so heartbroken at the moment. Wish you good health may you stay everthe way you are now.

    • @aadi_the__
      @aadi_the__ 2 роки тому +1

      @@bransterthehamster4894i also have muscular dystrophy can you please suggest me what i can eat healthy

    • @rhonackimp
      @rhonackimp 11 місяців тому

      ​@@aadi_the__Are you there???

  • @yaelravzin1486
    @yaelravzin1486 7 років тому +9

    Amazing, smart, intelligent and touching! You've touched my heart, i wish you'll be feeling great for the longest time, wish you love! Thank you for the great movie!

  • @deborahharrell1778
    @deborahharrell1778 7 років тому +7

    My heart breaks for Jacob's family. I hope they get some counseling and start living live.Please if you're reading this, start making memories with your son. Grieving before time with only pull the whole family into a deep hole of depression, that will be hard to recover from..God bless you all

  • @miriamburns2505
    @miriamburns2505 2 місяці тому

    A really well presented film. I learnt so much about DM. Aa an occasional carer it promoted me to reflect about many things.

  • @sarahduggan2794
    @sarahduggan2794 7 років тому +9

    Your documentary was a full rollercoaster of emotions, from all the sides and aspects of people connected to DMD.
    Please be proud of yourself, because you will inspire others, have a positive attitude, contain an easy approachable personality, which enabled people to open freely, about their emotions, thoughts and feelings on different subjects, but also the hard hitting questions.
    You included the rawness, and the reality of all the different elements and equipment needed, and the team work for this complex muscle genetic disorder.

  • @ilynmorado5206
    @ilynmorado5206 4 роки тому +3

    the film sharing was great, thank you for sharing your stories,godbless

  • @HighTen_Melanie
    @HighTen_Melanie 6 років тому +6

    Thoroughly outstanding documentary Jon! I love your positive outlook on life I am severely disabled and use a powerchair although I don’t have duchene I can relate to many of the issues raised especially differences in provisions of services and equipment. I remain positive about life like you.

  • @GeoffBenge-d3k
    @GeoffBenge-d3k Рік тому

    I loved the questions you asked Jon, you are a natural presenter and interviewer - I hope you do a lot more of it. Thank you

  • @MARTINWIERZBA
    @MARTINWIERZBA 6 років тому +4

    The hardest part of having kids with Muscular Dystrophy is the pain it inflicts on our soul- You always ask yourself Can I Do more? Am I doing Enough? Did I make the right decisions to better my children's lives? I feel as if I am always struggling inside, yelling at myself to do more, to be better, to fight harder for my kids. But it would be a lie to say i'm not mentally exhausted...
    Like any parent I would do anything for my children and that anything has led me to the conclusion that I need help from outside forces. Honestly I feel ashamed of myself for asking you for help. Somewhere in my life I didn't plan correctly for my two boys and now because of that they have to pay for my mistake. Simple things like going to a movie, getting to a doctors appointment, going to church or just going for a Sunday drive have now all but become near impossible without the proper vehicle.
    My son Martin (23) has a tracheotomy and breathes with the assistance of a machine and eats through a feeding tube. My son Jacob (14) has just stopped walking about a year and a half ago and is now in a wheelchair full time.
    Getting A wheelchair van that could fit two wheelchairs would open up a whole new world for our sons Marty & Jake.
    www.gofundme.com/wheelchair-van-for-marty-amp-jacob

  • @whitestar7721
    @whitestar7721 3 роки тому +5

    Good work jon i m muscular dystrophy patient nd I am female

    • @rhonackimp
      @rhonackimp 11 місяців тому

      Ohhh finally a female like me is here with Duchene, are still there dear?

  • @dralexjimenez
    @dralexjimenez 6 років тому +5

    This was an amazing share. Thank you for taking the time to give us a deep insight into DMD. Hugs my bother.

  • @TheMpxGaming
    @TheMpxGaming 5 років тому +5

    Thank you for making this. You are so strong mentally for having a positive outlook on life in that situation, its really inspirational. I been a carer for a guy with DMD for 4 years now and this really helped me understand the mental part of the disease abit better. Keep being strong and push yourself

  • @camrinabbott8519
    @camrinabbott8519 5 років тому +3

    Hi I Like what you are doing because I have the same problem and I want to keep waking for as long as can and am 13 years old and good luck you are doing a very good thing.

  • @lisastewart1231
    @lisastewart1231 8 років тому +10

    Jon - you are truly a hero.

  • @kalaxy2359
    @kalaxy2359 7 років тому +2

    I can't begin to tell you how great I thought this film was. I am going for a care giver interview later this week and I decided to seek out some information regarding Muscular Dystrophy as I don't have any knowledge of the condition. I thought I would just watch the first several minutes, but it just sucked me right in and I enjoyed every bit of it! You rock, Jon!

    • @mshottprisslav
      @mshottprisslav 4 місяці тому

      Overtime that job will break u down do the best you can and pray think of yourself too we only have 1 body.

  • @MsDarSee
    @MsDarSee 8 років тому +7

    Thank you, Jon!

  • @AnnetteMurphyger
    @AnnetteMurphyger 6 років тому +6

    Hi Jon thanks so much! God Bless you xx. I have a mild form of Becker Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (carrier). You just inspire me to keep going.

    • @kantilalbhanushali7572
      @kantilalbhanushali7572 3 роки тому

      Power meditation is miracle and very useful for muscular dystrophy within a month you will find improvement in breathing body movement relief in pain for further information please contact me on whatsapp 91 9322303271

    • @67CURTISluciene
      @67CURTISluciene 6 місяців тому

      Just WOW inspirational funny and incredibly humbling

  • @manueladarazsdi9675
    @manueladarazsdi9675 7 років тому +3

    Jon, you are a kind and wonderful man!

  • @atheistleftcomment1807
    @atheistleftcomment1807 7 років тому +3

    you are amazing guy Jon, I don't have any disability, but I heard of Duchenne that's why I started watching your documentary. Very good movie!

  • @H4CK41D
    @H4CK41D 7 місяців тому

    what a great doc I'd love to see an update on Jon today

  • @cherylsmall4858
    @cherylsmall4858 8 місяців тому

    Oh, you have made a difference. This film is your legacy.

  • @NiemalsOhneHoffnung
    @NiemalsOhneHoffnung 7 років тому +6

    Good work Jon! God bless u! :)

  • @shellc6743
    @shellc6743 7 років тому +4

    What an awesome film . Cheers Jon.

  • @janetleden6675
    @janetleden6675 6 років тому +1

    Thank you Jon!!

  • @TimothyCareyDV
    @TimothyCareyDV 7 років тому +13

    Man. And I thought I have accomplished things. This video is an awesome accomplishment. And it shows so much about what will we have to go through with Duchenne.
    Can we talk about me writing an article about your journeys for my website?

  • @paslyphilospher
    @paslyphilospher 7 років тому +9

    Great movie Jon. You should be glad you did it. I have cerebral palsy and have been gay all my life. I have not been in a relationship for a while but try to write and do ideos and bring about change also. Thanks for doing this. Reminds me of my friends I had growing up. I went to an orthopedic school and went to school with a lot of people who had Duchenne.

    • @victree1
      @victree1 7 років тому

      John Waddell I

  • @sunnyflowerstarot8141
    @sunnyflowerstarot8141 7 років тому +3

    Thank you so very much for sharing this! Iam a caretaker. I prefer writing, I take care of a best friend. She is an awesome person. I will show her this video, she will be happy to listen to it 😊

  • @soaringkite2673
    @soaringkite2673 Місяць тому

    Beautiful! How are you doing 7 years later? ❤❤❤

  • @jimij9820
    @jimij9820 7 років тому +8

    Can someone advice me what king of medicine or vitamins i can give to my brother because he have DMD.
    He is 24 year old now but except bio food he never use any medicament because we are from Albania and the information from Doctors is very poor and help from government is almost zero.Till 23 year he been guiet good,with no many problems but just this year he start having problem with swallowing and breathing.personally i moved in UK now to have job and to help my brother. If someone can suggest me anything i will appreciate.Good bless you all.

    • @aadi_the__
      @aadi_the__ 2 роки тому +1

      Okay i can understand the situation because I also had muscular dystrophy I'm 16 I'm from india

  • @keifling3
    @keifling3 4 роки тому +2

    Great documentary and production coverage. Has this been on BBC?

  • @cat_lover007
    @cat_lover007 7 років тому +1

    This is great. Thank you!

  • @0rbit80y
    @0rbit80y 7 років тому +2

    Great work buddy, I really enjoyed that. Very touching and very eye opening. May I suggest to you the work of Michael Newton. "Journey of souls" and "destiny of souls". Can send you audiobooks if you like. All the best regardless!!

  • @PaulFilenko
    @PaulFilenko 6 років тому +1

    Excellent!

  • @hogsworthhammer9211
    @hogsworthhammer9211 6 років тому +2

    Duchenne has no limits; folks afflicted by it do.

  • @robertsdp92r
    @robertsdp92r 10 місяців тому

    where am from none of this technology is available. continue to push the limits brother.

  • @gulshenmir6931
    @gulshenmir6931 4 роки тому +2

    My brother is suffering from this he is about 16 years old in age....

  • @mumr4268
    @mumr4268 3 роки тому +1

    Your life means something...you are on this earth!

  • @davidfitzpatrick2684
    @davidfitzpatrick2684 3 роки тому +1

    17:27 is that Trish Stratus?

  • @cindypalombo8528
    @cindypalombo8528 3 роки тому +3

    My son has Mdm it breaks my heart to see him going down fast all becouse of a dr he could have been getting infections treatments over a year ago we live here in lousiana it's sad it's like all I get to do is watch him die he wants to do independed living do they have a indp.living ava for ppl with dmd

  • @atheistmommy3710
    @atheistmommy3710 4 роки тому +2

    Why didn't he tell parents: enjoy your boy NOW, there's nothing wrong with him at the moment, don't think about future, because who knows what it'll bring, maybe cure or at least treatment.

  • @Kuzakistheone
    @Kuzakistheone 6 років тому +3

    This is heartbreaking I came because of britneyandbaby and I’m scared for Nolan but he will be strong ❤️

  • @delsychavez3415
    @delsychavez3415 3 роки тому +2

    My little brother is 30 years old with DMD .

    • @scarymary461
      @scarymary461 3 роки тому +2

      You’re very blessed.

    • @aadi_the__
      @aadi_the__ 2 роки тому

      My little brother also have muscular dystrophy and he's 16 y/o

    • @PBXAKSH09
      @PBXAKSH09 2 роки тому +1

      Your brother use ventilator yes or no

    • @aadi_the__
      @aadi_the__ 2 роки тому

      @@PBXAKSH09 no my brother not using right now

    • @PBXAKSH09
      @PBXAKSH09 2 роки тому +1

      Delsy your little brother FACE any heart problem any medicine

  • @Ms-ej2vb
    @Ms-ej2vb 3 роки тому +2

    you guys have no vent? eat while lying down?

  • @AnnetteMurphyger
    @AnnetteMurphyger 6 років тому +1

    Grst music in your video by the way.

  • @ronarabutler7827
    @ronarabutler7827 6 років тому +1

    Oh my goodness how is the moving and handling correct here?

    • @pathfindersalliance
      @pathfindersalliance  6 років тому +2

      It isn't to be honest and I (Jon) don't get moved like that any more. But I do know others who still do. Perhaps we got lucky but in 10 years of doing it like that neither I or my carers suffered injury. I wouldn't recommend it though.

  • @PyromagicExplosive
    @PyromagicExplosive 4 роки тому +2

    is there anyone who is on teenage( age 20 ) without wheelchair

  • @rhonackimp
    @rhonackimp 11 місяців тому

    Am female with Duchene and so is my son 😢

  • @atheistleftcomment1807
    @atheistleftcomment1807 7 років тому +2

    actually, I do have one problem, it's his driving- it's on wrong side of the road. One of these days you'll cause accident.

    • @familyislife36
      @familyislife36 5 років тому

      Are you an idiot. In England we drive on the left....

    • @HighTen_Melanie
      @HighTen_Melanie 5 років тому +2

      amygiggles Think you’ll find it was sarcasm. 😉

  • @ΒιολέταΓαλαζουλα
    @ΒιολέταΓαλαζουλα 9 місяців тому

    A ka ilac per kete smundje

  • @burly636
    @burly636 9 місяців тому

    It’s a shame there’s not a whole lot of subscribers to this channel. And I see some of the garbage that has thousands and thousands of subscribers. I’m sorry that this channel doesn’t have more. This was very interesting and it makes me realize how blessed I am. Because I feel sorry for myself at times and I should not. I used to say that all the time, life is not fair. I had polio from the vaccination as a baby. I realize how blessed I am that I can walk with the brace and a crutch and a walker. God didn’t do it. I get angry at God once in a while. But it’s not his doing. I don’t think you can get through life without God. There’s no hope otherwise. And I’ve been through a lot. I know the last thing was the death of my husband. Please please ask God yourself he will answer you.

  • @PerseEki69
    @PerseEki69 7 років тому +1

    He laughs like Beavis and Butt-head.

  • @EasyTeaching
    @EasyTeaching 6 років тому +1

    I am LGMD

  • @nicculus42
    @nicculus42 6 років тому +1

    Who thumbs down this?

  • @martinmilata232
    @martinmilata232 6 років тому +1

    this is not that rare disease :)