Kerry Katona has written a candid post about the devastating health diagnosis which has left her with “fatty lumps” all over her body.
The former Atomic Kitten star, 42, took to her 811k followers on social media to reveal that she has Lipoedema and is suffering from major swelling.
Kerry shared a video of herself in a pink workout top and leggings while exercising at her home.
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She captioned the clip: “Today is the first day of the rest of your life people!! I absolutely love Monday mornings! New day, new week, clean slate, fresh beginning!
“I was diagnosed lipidaemia last week which means swelling of the body and random fatty lumps. But f*** that s***!!! Gonna train the s*** out of my body!”
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Kerry continued: “If you look at the video you can see the swelling at the top of my stomach, cross my ribs, and also my shins and knees… they’re that big they’ve got their own bleeding personalities!! Oh also got a broken foot!! is that gonna stop me?????? Hell no!!”
Lipoedema is described as an abnormal build-up of fat in your legs and sometimes arms that can be painful and affect daily life.
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According to the NHS, the condition is more common in women and will affect both sides of the body equally.
As a result, those with the condition may experience pain, tenderness or heaviness and may also bruise easily.
It can cause knock knees, flat feet and joint problems, making walking difficult.
Fans took to the comments to offer words of encouragement to Kerry.
“You can beat this Kerry. I swear by Keto, as I am getting older less carbs seems to be better, and weight training…Les Mills body pump works for me.”
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Another commented: “I suffer with lymphedema too @kerrykatona7 …. but I have managed mine for years with yoga and exercise…. much love you’ll get there xxx.”
The announcement comes after Kerry shared earlier this week that her daughter Heidi had to “move schools” after being picked on over her mum’s OnlyFans account.
Kerry often speaks about her experience on the X-Rated site, which is said to earn her £600,000 per month.
But writing in her weekly column for new! magazine, the Cheshire based former singer explained: “My children get so much c**p because of who I am. In the past, I think they’ve been treated differently by teachers, other pupils and even parents.
“When we first moved up north, my Heidi had to change schools because boys in her class were teasing her over me being on OnlyFans.”
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