Controversial influencer Sophie Guidolin reveals she has been hospitalised and 'just surviving' after being exposed to household toxin
Fitness influencer Sophie Guidolin has shared that she is has been in hospital since May 8 suffering from health issues related to exposure to black mould.
The controversial social media star said in her stories on Saturday that she is 'literally just surviving' her condition.
The 36-year-old mother-of-four was exposed to the dangerous fungi after her Gold Coast home suffered damage when ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred struck the Queensland coast in March.
Taking to her Instagram stories Sophie said things got so serious for her, that she woke up in hospital to find her father had flown in from Adelaide to be by her side.
And last week the online celebrity has posted distressing shares to her Instagram revealing that her home has been invested with black mould.
'Sorry guys, since the update of hospitalisation on May 6, I am literally just surviving,' she messaged followers earlier this week.
The 36-year-old mother-of-four was exposed to the dangerous fungi after her Gold Coast home suffered damage when ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred struck the Queensland coast in March. Pictured: Sophie updated her followers with this selfie on Instagram this week
'I opened my eyes to find my dad crying at my condition, after flying from Adelaide,' she continued.
'Thanks to my best friend and the serious legends at PRD in Burleigh, allowing sight unseen whilst I was in hospital, the boys are now secure in a 6 month rental with dad caring for them and trying to navigate everything.
'Please note my phone has been off I am unable to speak and am not ignoring anyone
'Just trying too get better as as possible. Again, I will try and get back to everyone soon as possible.'
In one post she shared with her followers on Saturday Sophie included a public health service chart that detailed health symptoms related to exposure to mould.
Symptoms include sneezing, coughing, red eyes, post nasal drip and nasal congestion.
The chart also warned that exposure to black mould can also 'trigger or worsen asthma symptoms'.
This includes, shortness of breath, wheezing and a dry cough and chest tightness.
Sophie also posted a selfie in which she be seen lying in what appears to be a hospital bed hooked up to health monitors and wearing a face mask.
'I'm not ignoring anyone, just having a quick little retreat,' she joked in the caption and added three laughing emojis.
She also included a second caption that read, 'Laugh or you will cry,' and added a laughing emoji.
It appears the influencer made the post in response to her followers who sent messages asking for a health update.
Meanwhile, Sophie's followers responded with words of support on her Instagram, after he recent update.
'Cyclone Alfred has kicked her ass...the poor love,' wrote one friend, who added,'Home has been destroyed by black mould.'
'Oh honey I'm so glad your dad is here for you and helping with children,' commented another follower.
Elsewhere, Sophie expressed concern about her insurance payout and revealed she was about further spread of the mould through her home.
She also detailed an update on her condition. 'My health is very poor...' she said on Instagram.
'I've had multiple hospital admissions and four IV antibiotics and anti fungals so I am just resting and trying to heal as quick as possible.'
It comes after Sophie made headlines earlier this month after claiming that she will be out of pocket thousands of dollars due to damage from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Sophie jetted off to Europe with her twin daughters Evie and Aria, nine, before the storm made landfall.
The online personality has claimed on Instagram she will have to pay up to $4,000 a week in rent or $76,000 for three months in an Airbnb while she 'rebuilds'.
Sophie shares her twin daughters, and sons Ryder, 15, and Kai, 16, with ex-husband Nathan Wallace.
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