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Kris Aquino shares improvement in health journey: 'Finally, on the correct path to remission'
Kris Aquino is optimistic about her health in a new update on Instagram.
The Queen of All Media made her latest announcement while commemorating the death anniversaries of her parents, Senator Ninoy Aquino and former president Cory Aquino, this August.
Kris said that she received the second dose of a biological injectable to help lower her high IgE (immunoglobulin E), which are antibodies that mediate the body’s response to allergens. The injectable is not available in the Philippines.
Kris was commended by her doctor, "because kinakaya ko even though malapot at mahapdi 'yung ini-inject at malalim kailangan ibaon yung prefilled high tech syringe."
“Yes, matapang na ko sa halos lahat ng kailangan pagdaanan at mataas ang pain tolerance ko," she added.
Kris said that after the shot, her body felt heavy for 72 hours.
“This will be every other week, optimistically for me to reach “remission” over the next 10 to 12 months.”
She will also be taking methotrexate, her chemotherapy medication taken once a week. It is being used as an immunosuppressant to help Kris reach remission for three of her autoimmune conditions.
With her current treatments, Kris is showing signs of progress and is hopeful to get better. She is also likely to have new medications in a few months.
“Thank you because our prayers are being answered—my last blood panel showed improvement—it’s slow progress, i have a long way to go…” she said.
“I AM, against all odds (because of all my limitations with medicinal options), FINALLY, ON THE CORRECT PATH TO REMISSION and A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE. Thank you to all. THANK YOU, GOD. #faith,” she added.
The actress and host also emphasized that autoimmune disorders have no cure. However, life-threatening damage to a patient’s organs can be prevented or managed if the disease is diagnosed early and given the proper treatment.
Kris, as well as her sons Josh and Bimby, are currently in the US for her treatments.
—Nika Roque/JCB, GMA Integrated News
