Epileptic fit death of Barrowford man (31)
A 31-YEAR-OLD Barrowford man who was found dead at his home died from an epileptic fit an inquest has heard.
Christopher Ashton who lived in Bank Fold died on August 30th last year.
The pathologist who undertook the post mortem, Dr Abdul Al-Dawoud, told the inquest at Burnley Coroner’s Court the most likely cause of death was an epileptic fit.
Mr Ashton, who had been a keen sportsman, was suffering from a rare genetic condition, Ehrlas Danlos Syndrome, which was diagnosed after sustaining a knee injury while playing football aged 17.
The syndrome meant his joints were very lax and although he underwent numerous operations they were all unsuccessful.
Because of this, his life became increasingly difficult. He had trouble sleeping and was in constant chronic pain and later began to have fits.
His parents Christine and Michael, also of Bank Fold, were at the inquest on Tuesday.
Mrs Ashton said: “He had a very difficult time. We did not know about his condition until he was 17. He had problems producing collagen and all his joints became very lax.
“Even just moving the bedding his knee would dislocate. The pain he went through was very severe but he still managed to hold down a good job.
“He did not sleep at all and it was very deliberating for him, then about a year or so ago he had a perforated gastric ulcer. There were many complications from the pain killers which led to a collapsed lung.”
East Lancashire Coroner Richard Taylor recorded a verdict of natural causes.
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Harry Young
Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 09:02 AMPoor Chris was a lovely young man, very much liked and admired by all of us who worked at Pendle Council Contract Services. He was an apprentice plumber but moved into the offices when his ligament problems first surfaced. He was funny, intelligent, good looking and good natured and we all felt for him when his operations were unsuccessful - but he just kept battling on and kept a smile on his face. His major failing was to support Man United, which is inexcusible. But he took the ribbing and friendly abuse with good grace and I think that deep down he was pleased when the Clarets did well. I have been in New Zealand for over 8 years and hadn't seen Chris or kept in touch, but I remember him warmly - a good guy. My condolences to his family and friends. If everyone in the world was like Chris, it would be a much better place. So sad.
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