Doctors diagnose illness that saw former All Black Thomson rushed to hospital

Former All Blacks backrow Adam Thomson was rushed to hospital in Japan this week, with doctors initially struggling to diagnose what exactly was wrong with him.

The 29 cap All Black who plays his rugby for Cannon Eagles was rushed to hospital and has spent the last six days attempting to recover.

Thomson was taken to Tsukuba Memorial Hospital complaining of excruciating pain, which doctors first believed may have been the result of internal inflammation as a result of an infection.

After lying prone in a hospital, with his beautiful partner Jessie Guru by his side, he awaited diagnosis, which was initially slow to come. The 6’5, 110kg backrow was apparently unable to walk.

Ms Guru wrote: “Christmas this year so far has been mostly spent in hospital with the BFG giving me the biggest fright in the 6 years we’ve been doing life together. A few nights ago I had to rush him to A&E in the middle of the night and it’s been one hell of an ordeal.”

Christmas this year so far has been mostly spent in hospital with the BFG giving me the biggest fright in the 6 years we’ve been doing life together. A few nights ago I had to rush him to A&E in the middle of the night & it’s been one hell of an ordeal. But day three and things are finally looking up ?? There is still no official diagnosis(they suspect it’s been a severe infection thats caused serious internal inflamation & excruciating pain) but I’m just so grateful to see him slowly start getting back to his old self (when he starts taking the piss, winding me up and being a menace it’s a good sign!) & getting that famous Thomo sense of humour back. Fingers crossed tomorrow he can actually sit up and maybe even walk ?I’d love to have him home for Christmas day so that’s the goal we are working towards atm ?? What was meant to be a holiday visit for my bro @ra_guru to spend Christmas with us has turned into THE biggest godsend right now. When Adam and I are so far from home and our family & friends at a time like this it’s been especially hard so having our favourite third wheel here has been amazing. @ra_guru I’m sorry it’s not quite been the holiday you were expecting but thank you for making us smile and bringing some much needed laughter back into our lives. I’m definitely counting my blessings right now and am so thankful for the people that matter the most in my life. Thank you to everyone who has sent us well wishes and reached out, it’s not gone unnoticed ??

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However doctors have now diagnosed the illness as lumbar discitis, an infection in the intervertebral disc space. Doctors will likely treat it aggressively with anti-biotics and the prognosis is good for the larger than life All Black.

The 35-year-old won his first cap in 2008 and went on to win 29 caps up until his last in 2012.

It was touch and go for awhile there and we almost had to amputate but to the credit of this crack Japanese medical team they were able to save the moustache. ? ??????? But in all seriousness it's been a tough week full of unexpected challenges. It's going to be a long road to get back on my feet but I'm up for it. I'm overwhelmed by all the love and support from friends and family all over the planet, words can't express what it means, I didn't expect such a big response. I'm humbled and my thanks and love go back to you all! ??????? Here's a little Xmas cheer from my hospital bed in Tokyo, give all your loved ones an extra big hug this year, don't take anything for granted! Merry Christmas x ?????

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