Overview
- Gemma Numan, 57, said her left arm became paralyzed immediately after a multi-level cervical discectomy on 11 December.
- She remains partially paralyzed, noting physiotherapy has restored some lower-arm and biceps movement but no shoulder function.
- The loss is especially difficult because she is left-handed, and she described breaking down when she could not use a small travel paint kit.
- She said the operation was her third since August and that another procedure is expected, citing a complex medical history including prior vascular diagnoses and a 2024 mini-stroke.
- Gemma has stayed in the UK since September and says Gary Numan has been caring for her there, following the recent death of his younger brother in November.