GEMMA Collins has said she “feels like she is dying” as she continues to battle viral pneumonia.
The TOWIE legend, 44, has been floored by the illness for nearly a month, but she’s still powering through with public appearances — despite feeling “really breathless” and completely drained of energy.
Gemma shared the shock health update with fans from her sickbed, posting a photo to Instagram showing her lying down while hooked up to a drip.
InstagramGemma told fans she’s been struggling to breathe[/caption] InstagramBecause the pneumonia is viral, Gemma is unable to take antibiotics to treat it[/caption] InstagramThe 44-year-old is instead relying on getting lots of rest and restorative drips to help ease her symptoms[/caption]She wrote: “Hey guys sorry been quiet i have Pneumonia. I’m not as fast or on it as I usually am on the daily. I am still honouring my work commitments which is taking every bit of energy I have but will be back entertaining you all soon.”
She also revealed she’d been under medical care for weeks and was finding it hard to bounce back.
Giving an update, Gemma admitted that because the pneumonia is viral, she is unable to take antibiotics.
She told The Mirror: “I’ve been really short of breath and obviously I have work commitments that I would never not turn up to. I’m old-school, I would always fulfill my work commitments.”
Gemma confessed that she’s finding the ordeal, which has lasted almost a month, “shocking” and any respite she had from taking prescribed steroids has gone.
She explained: “It was DJ Fat Tony’s wedding and I had to take them to get through that, but I’m off them now and the sickness is really kicking back in.”
The star said she felt frustrated because she’s normally so full of energy. She finished: “…Now I get really breathless really quickly and I feel like I’m dying.”
The reality star hasn’t needed hospital treatment but says she’s relying on her doctor, who’s been checking in on her at home.
Despite doctors urging her to rest, Gemma’s still pushing on — though she admits it goes against her nature to slow down.
The TV personality confessed she has one job to do this weekend, which she’s determined to honour, and then will be able to relax for two weeks. She admitted that she hates taking time off and it makes her feel guilty.
Earlier this week, Gemma’s post was flooded with support from fans and celeb pals, including X Factor duo Jedward who wrote: “You giving us all so much energy and good vibes! Get your rest! Wouldn’t want anything to happen to you.”
Former EastEnders and Celebrity Big Brother star Danniella Westbrook also showed love, dropping a heart emoji in the comments.
Even as she battles the nasty lung infection, Gemma isn’t missing her latest event. Today (7th June) she’s teaming up with Trainline at King’s Cross to launch SlayStation: a glam pit stop designed to help partygoers kick off their big nights out in style.
Fans heading through the station will be treated to makeup, hair, and glow-up touch-ups from pros, with the GC herself fronting the fun.
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