Michael Klim, 45, looks fragile as he uses a cane as he steps out with girlfriend Michelle Owen in Los Angeles as he pledges to fight rare neurological disorders by seeking out the best doctors of the world
Michael Klim looked frail as he used a cane in Los Angeles on Wednesday, amid his battle with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).
The Australian swimming legend, 45, relied on the walking aid as he stepped out with girlfriend Michelle Owen.
Despite his setbacks, the six-time Olympic medalist says he remains committed to fighting CIDP and will continue to seek treatment from some of Australia’s and the world’s top neurological experts, including the Mayo Clinic in the US, who is a leader in the field. treatment of the disorder.
Michael Klim, 45, looked frail as he used a cane while out with girlfriend Michelle Owen in Los Angeles on Wednesday
The father-of-three dressed casually in an all-black ensemble as he strolled with Michelle.
Klim wore black jeans, a matching color t-shirt, sneakers and carried a backpack for the outing.
Meanwhile, Michelle looked stylish in black pants, a white button down shirt and black sneakers.
The sighting comes after Klim recently provided a startling update on his battle with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) and revealed he could no longer travel to Australia due to his worsening condition.
Speaking to former Olympic teammate Brett Hawke on his popular podcast, Klim – who was diagnosed with CIDP in 2020, also confirmed he was struggling financially after quitting his role in his skincare line. successful skin due to his illness.
The father-of-three dressed casually in an all-black ensemble as he strolled with Michelle
The father-of-three has revealed his mobility has now been so affected that he can no longer leave his adopted home in Bali and make trips to Australia as he previously did several times a year for work and care.
“I’ve been focusing on the swimming academy here in Bali and…we run a bunch of camps and clinics,” the 45-year-old said.
“I kind of simplified my lifestyle just from that perspective.
“I mean, I used to go back and forth to Australia 20 a year for work and stuff.
Klim wore black jeans, a matching color t-shirt, sneakers and carried a backpack for the outing
“But right now it’s just physically…physically impossible because (for) myself getting around isn’t easy.”
Klim said he no longer works for Milk & Co. due to the demands of his autoimmune disease on his physical and mental well-being.
Klim founded the skincare line in 2008 and has retained a sales and marketing position as well as a primary stakeholder.
The sighting comes after Klim recently provided a startling update on his battle with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) and revealed he could no longer travel to Australia due to his worsening condition.
However, he says his inability to travel has forced him to step away from day-to-day business – a factor which has added a new element of financial stress.
And in a separate swipe, Klim also revealed that his original health insurance policy did not cover CIDP – a disorder characterized by progressive weakness and impaired sensory function in the legs and arms.
As a result, his treatment is now entirely self-funded – another hurdle which he says has placed another level of financial burden on him and his family.
Speaking to former Olympic teammate Brett Hawke on his popular podcast, Klim – who was diagnosed with CIDP in 2020, also confirmed he was under financial pressure after quitting his role in his skincare range. successful skin due to his disease
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