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Jarome Iginla says he is dealing with neurological health issues
Jarome Iginla says he is battling neurological health issues after retiring from professional hockey.
The former Calgary Flames captain, now 49, said he is not sure what is causing them.
He suspects they may be linked to metal toxins from his cobalt hip implant, but doctors are still investigating.
Iginla had hip replacement surgery after his long NHL career, and complications followed.
He also said he had high mercury levels, which he and doctors are trying to reduce.
The health problems have affected his energy, weight and speech, according to an interview with Sportsnet.
Iginla says he remains hopeful of a full recovery, while he and his doctors continue working to understand what is happening.
Jarome Iginla says he is dealing with neurological health issues in retirement.
He said he is unsure of the cause and that it may be linked to metal toxins from a reaction to his cobalt hip implant.
Iginla said he has had high mercury levels and is working with doctors to reduce them while they investigate a possible link to cobalt poisoning.
He said he remains hopeful he will recover fully and that things are slowly getting under control.
Iginla had hip replacement surgery after retiring from the NHL, and complications followed.
- Who
- Jarome Iginla, a former NHL player and Calgary Flames legend.
- What
- He says he is battling neurological health issues. He is unsure of the cause.
- When
- He revealed the health issues on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Not known. Iginla said the issues may be linked to metal toxins from a reaction to his cobalt hip implant.
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Iginla had hip replacement surgery, followed by complications.
Concerns surfaced after a clip from the series Hometown Giants showed Iginla speaking with a noticeably weaker voice.
Iginla revealed that he was battling health issues.
- NHL regular-season games
- 1,554
- NHL career goals
- 625
- NHL career points
- 1,300
- Calgary Flames games
- 1,219
- Calgary Flames goals and points
- 525 goals and 1,095 points
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What people are saying
Unfortunately, I have been battling some health issues,
Some neurological issues. I’m not entirely sure what it is, it may be from metal toxins from reaction to the cobalt hip.
I need more time to figure it all out, but I’m still hopeful that I will recover fully,
Things are slowly getting under control, thanks be to God.