Kris Aquino
Television personality Kris Aquino recently shared an intimate update on her health journey via social media. In a candid post, she featured a photo of herself resting in bed, accompanied by friends Kim Chiu, Miles Ocampo, Darla, and her trusted doctors, Rainier Tanalgo and Hazel David.
Aquino explained in her caption that she currently feels too frail to return to work, citing her critically low weight of 37 kilos (82 pounds) as a major concern. She also disclosed that she has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia—the seventh autoimmune disorder in her long list of health challenges.
Fibromyalgia, as defined by the Mayo Clinic, is marked by widespread musculoskeletal pain along with symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, memory lapses, and mood swings. Aquino added that she has been experiencing definitive symptoms of polymyositis and mixed connective tissue disease, complicating her overall condition.
“I face overwhelming physical pain, especially since I’m allergic to a range of medications, including NSAIDs, steroids, pain relievers, antibiotics, and even immunoglobulin therapy,” she shared, highlighting the difficulties in managing her symptoms.
Previously, Kris had spoken openly about her struggles with six other autoimmune disorders, which include autoimmune thyroiditis, chronic spontaneous urticaria, a rare form of vasculitis (EGPA), systemic sclerosis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.
On the personal front, Aquino confirmed that she has been single for some time, clarifying that there is currently no boyfriend or fiancé in her life—despite earlier reports in 2024 about a relationship with a Makati City-based doctor.
After spending two years in the United States undergoing treatments, she returned to the Philippines in 2024 to continue her therapy, including beginning her second immunosuppressant infusion. In February, she celebrated her 54th birthday with her sons, Josh and Bimby, marking a moment of joy amidst her ongoing health struggles.
Aquino closed her update by expressing gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from her fans, using the hashtags #HindiSusuko and #TuloyAngLABAN to underscore her determined spirit in facing these challenges.
