Kris Aquino on autoimmune disease: ‘I will fight to become stronger’

MANILA, Philippines — Despite her serious condition, actress Kris Aquino said she will become stronger for her loved ones.

In a Facebook post, Aquino was in high spirits despite suffering from an autoimmune disease, which led her to fly to Singapore for medical treatment.

“What i have has no cure, but i can fight to become stronger for the people i love & the people who matter,” Aquino said in a Facebook post on Wednesday.

“There are days kakayanin but I just underwent several surgical procedures and I need to build up my stamina. Ayoko nang magalit at mag self pity (I don’t want to get angry or wallow in self-pity). Lalaban ako (I will fight), to improve my outlook and my quality of life,” she added.

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Aquino explained that the symptoms of the diseasse include “fatigue and achy muscles.”

“9 out of 10 people with an autoimmune disease is a woman. i am not a doctor, hindi rin po ako expert (I am not a doctor or an expert) but i have been diagnosed with several. If you google, “the early symptoms of many autoimmune diseases are very similar such as: fatigue, achy muscles etc…” (source healthline.com),” Aquino wrote.

“Posted this for awareness regardless of possible bashing kasi (because) at this point, care ko (what do I care),” she added.

Aquino also posted a video of her return flight to the Philippines. The actress was accompanied by her son, Bimby.

“It was a 25 to 30 minute walk from the check in counter to our Terminal 2 Gate,” she wrote. “Flying home. Thank you @singaporeair for the kind assistance and Adam for being compassionate. God bless you all. #laban❤️ Kris.” /ee