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In this episode of "Fast Talk with Boy Abunda," Boy Abunda hosts his sister, Kris Aquino, live from California in a rare and emotionally charged session. During their conversation, Kris shares details about her severe health struggles, including autoimmune thyroiditis, chronic spontaneous urticaria, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and CREST syndrome. She details her experiences dealing with critically low hemoglobin, fluctuating blood pressure, a persistent dry cough, and genetic predispositions to cardiovascular problems. Kris emphasizes the urgency of accessing vital medications, some unavailable in the Philippines, highlighting her dependence on a comprehensive medical team at UCLA. She vividly recollects past medical emergencies, underscores the seriousness of her current condition, and expresses her determination to continue fighting for her health, particularly motivated by a promise made to her son, Bim. Grateful for the support and prayers from the public and friends, Kris expresses her deep appreciation and love for her supporters. This heartfelt episode underscores the critical importance of health, family support, and the power of community amidst personal battles.
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In this part of the video, Boy Abunda welcomes viewers to his show “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda” and wishes everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day. He mentions that this episode is particularly difficult because it features his sister, Chris Aquino, live from California, USA, which is a rare occurrence. Boy recounts that Chris contacted him to request that he read a statement on her birthday. They had a challenging but important conversation and decided to proceed with the plan. Chris joined via Zoom to express her gratitude to the audience. This is their first time sharing the screen together. The video segment ends with a teaser for their exclusive conversation, leading into a commercial break.
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In this part of the video, Angeles CH discusses medical details with Dr. John Belo, her physician from UCLA. She emphasizes the urgency due to alarming results from her recent blood panel. Three weeks prior, she had a regular blood test, which revealed critically low hemoglobin levels for the first time. This indicates a serious condition requiring a blood transfusion. She also mentions her autoimmune illness and the involvement of other UCLA physicians, including a rheumatologist, highlighting the severity and complexity of her health issues.
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In this segment of the video, Chrissy discusses her health concerns, particularly focusing on her experience with autoimmune thyroiditis and chronic spontaneous urticaria diagnosed in October 2018. She mentions undergoing blood tests and the use of various medications, including Methotrexate, a chemotherapy medicine used as an immunosuppressant. Chrissy explains the challenges of accessing certain medications, as two out of the three she needs are not available in the Philippines, and only one, Umaala, is available in Singapore per FDA approval. There are some technical issues with the video, but the audio continues to transmit her message.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their medical journey, mentioning a diagnosis in April 2022 of an autoimmune mixed connective tissue disease, possibly Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) or lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. They also describe symptoms such as a butterfly rash, very low hemoglobin, and fluctuating blood pressure. Additionally, the speaker talks about a fourth diagnosis, Crest syndrome, also known as diffuse scleroderma, which can lead to pulmonary hypertension.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses several health issues, including a persistent dry cough and the positioning of muscles around the heart. They also mention the hope that a heart-related issue is merely a sprain and not a fracture. The discussion touches on heart rate monitoring, indicating that a normal heart rate for an average person ranges from 70 to 0.
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In this part of the video, the speaker recounts their medical history, emphasizing their genetic predisposition to cardiovascular issues. They share a personal family history involving their father’s heart attack at age 47 and their grandfather’s fatal heart attack at age 55. The speaker also recalls their own health scare, being admitted to the ER in 2015 with dangerously high blood pressure, which was subsequently managed by treatment in San Francisco in December 2016. The segment ends with a mention of the importance of the next six months and a transition to questions.
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In this part of the video, the speaker emphatically discusses the urgency of obtaining necessary medication by Monday due to a significant risk of cardiac arrest. They mention needing four doses in total and highlight the importance of being honest about their health situation. The speaker expresses a strong desire to stay alive not just for themselves but also because of a promise made to someone named Bim, who is 16, to support him until adulthood. The speaker also refers to the need for an antishock treatment associated with the medication, indicating the high stakes involved.
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In this part of the video, the speaker expresses deep gratitude for someone’s support and trust, mentioning their love and reliance on that person. They explain the decision to return home within two weeks due to having access to excellent doctors and essential medications like biogesic, ponan, Advil for fever reduction, antibiotics, and allergy medications. The speaker also notes the importance of having a complete blood panel and understanding allergies. They clarify the urgency of being prepared for any health issues that may arise.
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In this part of the video, the speaker expresses gratitude for the prayers and support they have received from people they have never met. They convey a deep sense of appreciation for the community’s care and mention their sons being recognized when they are out. The speaker emphasizes the value of prayers as the greatest gift people can give. They also express how much they miss and love their friends, acknowledging the difficulty of the situation. Additionally, they extend thanks to specific individuals like Mr. D, Miss Anette, and their friends at GMA for their contributions.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker expresses deep affection and gratitude towards someone named “chy”. They share heartfelt congratulations and wishes, mentioning Valentine’s Day and a birthday. The speaker also mentions seeing a contract and receiving a message from their sister, emphasizing their refusal to die. They discuss their future plans of becoming a “stage mother” and reiterate their love and hopes for the future, mentioning a desire to live longer. The segment concludes with a call to stay kind, make loved ones proud, and perform good deeds to improve the world.