Fred Sirieix's fiancée, Fruitcake, shares her experience with Bell's Palsy, a condition that caused sudden facial weakness and pain. She discusses the initial fear of a stroke, the ongoing challenges she faces, and her journey towards recovery.
Fred Sirieix's fiancée, known as Fruitcake, has spoken about the 'excruciating pain' she experienced due to health problems. The First Dates maitre d' is set to marry Fruitcake, who prefers to keep her real name private. The couple, together since 2018, recently faced a difficult time when Fruitcake had to step back from the public eye because of a health scare.
She bravely shared her Bell's Palsy diagnosis with her followers, which caused 'sudden, temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face'. Initially fearing a stroke, Fruitcake was quickly taken to A&E after contacting the NHS helpline with her concerning symptoms. Now dealing with 'some ongoing issues' like visual disturbances and ear and jaw aches, she's also coping with self-recognition difficulties, leading her to avoid public appearances. In a heartfelt social media update, she posted pictures showing the swelling in her face from the condition. She told her fans: 'I've been away for the past couple of months due to a diagnosis of Bell's Palsy. For those who may not know this condition causes sudden, temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles on one side of the face. Initially, I experienced excruciating pain, facial distortion (check out my pics - last one is most recent), and discomfort in my ear and head, which was incredibly painful and challenging to manage,' reports the Mirror. 'The symptoms of Bell's Palsy are similar to a stroke. And so when I called the NHS helpline, I was rushed to A&E by ambulance for immediate care. Now, I'm managing some ongoing issues like visual disturbances and aches in my ear and jaw. One of the toughest challenges has been not recognising my reflection in the mirror, which made me retreat from social situations.' 'However, each day brings new blessings, and I'm starting to look more like myself again'
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