Kris Aquino confirms autoimmune disease
15 Oct – After much speculations, the 'Queen of All Media' Kris Aquino revealed that she has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease.
The actress who shared her condition on Instagram following her recent trip to Singapore for medical assessment, stated that she has what is known as Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria.
"I am now, and for the rest of my existence will be, on high dosage of antihistamines and having the EpiPen will always be crucial. Severe allergies are life threatening because of anaphylactic shock.
"I disclosed that I started maintenance medication to control my hypertension in 2015; I also have ongoing treatment for severe migraines. You know my life's journey. Thank you for being with me through the tears and victories. I AM PROOF, LOVE MAKES US STRONG. Because we know WHY WE ARE FIGHTING."
Aquino also admitted that her earlier concern was that she might be diagnosed with lupus, something that even her younger son Bimby was anxious about.
"My initial diagnosis indicated an autoimmune disease. Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, and Wendy Williams all raised my awareness. To be specific, we were afraid it was lupus. [Josh] was anxious [and] confused. Bimb knew Selena's journey. It was heartbreaking to see my 11-year-old crying inconsolable tears and pleading, "Please don't leave me mama." Bimb even offered me his kidney. [...] My prayer is simple, to raise my youngest son to become a responsible adult who'll care for his [big brother], then God already blessed me more than I deserve," she said.
Aquino also noted that she received the diagnosis on 11 October, which marked her parents' wedding anniversary.
"Heaven timed I'd get my medical answers now for me to remember that being brave is part of my DNA," she added.
(Photo source: Kris Aquino Instagram)
