Brandi Glanville Cries For Help Amid Continued Facial Disfiguration: 'Drs At Kaiser Say I'm Fine'
The Bravo star continues to deal with the mystery illness that took over her face and has seemingly advanced into a more severe health condition.
Brandi Glanville experienced a very brief breakthrough last year following Dr. Terry Dubrow's intervention in her condition, but things seem to have taken a downward turn now.
The "RHOBH" star took to the social media platform to share her symptoms, indicating that she is far from being healed. Glanville wrote:
"I have painful lumps in jaw bone area on side of neck & in back of neck I have chills & A constant oily fowl tasting drainage from face into mouth it's acidic & is eating away at my teeth plus all of my lymph nodes in head & neck are swollen. Drs at Kaiser say I'm fine :/HELP ME." [sic]
The post has gained lots of traction from concerned fans who urged her to seek more helpful medical options. "Contact @MayoClinic best hospital in the USA for abnormal and rare diseases and illnesses," this commenter shared.
Another X user added, "Have you tried ivermectin and fenbanzole? I'm not a doctor but have read on their effectiveness with parasites. Do your own research though."
On her "Kaiser," part of the tweet, one follower who has seemingly experienced a bad experience with the facility described it as "THE WORST!"
The commenter urged the TV star to "Find a different insurance if you can. They almost killed my baby and had me on medicine that was making extremely ill for months. If you can't change then ask a nurse what doctors they recommend. The nurses know it all."[sic]
In a previous report by The Blast, Dr. Dubrow provided an update on Glanville's ongoing facial issues, which have persisted due to a mystery illness.
Despite their efforts, the plastic surgeon explained that they were yet to find a permanent solution. Dubrow indicated that Glanville will undergo a surgical tissue sampling, which he hopes will reveal the underlying cause of her symptoms.
After initially hesitating to seek his help, Glanville finally placed her full trust in Dr. Dubrow, especially after experiencing significant improvement from his treatment last December.
She could not wait to show off her positive results shortly after on Instagram, where she confidently posed in a hot pink bikini while enjoying a cocktail.
Glanville could not stop her admiration for Dubrow, as she emphasized that her collaborating with him was a clear choice due to his expertise in plastic surgery and medical challenges.
She also voiced her openness to working with qualified professionals who can offer a conclusive diagnosis for her condition.
The media personality's new fine about Dubrow marked a significant change in her stance, as she had previously deemed the medic unsuitable for her needs. She declined his offer of assistance last December due to the daunting prospect of a five-year recovery period.
Glanville admitted that the lengthy recovery was overwhelming for her, revealing on her "Brandi Glanville Unfiltered" podcast that her facial issues had adversely affected her social life and intimate relationships for more than a year.
"Five years is way too long for me to wait. I have sh-t to do. I have places to go, people to make out with. I have not had sex since last October. I haven't kissed [or] made out with anyone. I haven't socialized, really," she explained.
Dubrow, an experienced beauty specialist, suggested to Glanville that her issues might be linked to microorganisms introduced into her bloodstream via an injection.
Dubrow added that her disfigured face could be a result of two types of microorganisms as he stressed the urgent need for medical attention. He described her condition as a "ticking time bomb."
Additionally, the medic warned the reality show star that the longer the dangerous microorganisms remained in her system, the more severe the damage to her face would become.
He noted that if action was not taken swiftly, it could lead to more extensive scarring and nodules in her body. The "Botched" star expressed his willingness to help Glanville if she struggled to find a trustworthy doctor.
As always, Glanville has remained active, sharing her health episodes and struggles on social media, especially regarding her facial deformity. Last year, The Blast reported that she urged her fans to keep her in their prayers after posting a picture on her Instagram story that showed her visibly swollen face.
In a statement on her X page, she expressed her frustration, revealing that she has spent nearly the past year and a half in and out of hospitals, exhausting her finances in the search for a diagnosis.
Glanville mentioned various potential diagnoses for her condition, including a parasite and stress-induced edema, but she humorously attributed her issues to Bravo, the network behind her reality show.
This statement follows her earlier criticisms of Bravo, where she expressed how the situation has led to her feelings of misery and depression. In her previous posts, she highlighted her appearance's negative impact on her ability to work and urged her followers to prioritize their health and well-being.
When will Brandi Glanville discover a lasting solution to this nasty facial problem?
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