Aiko Melendez rushes herself to hospital after experiencing numbness
Prima Donnas star Aiko Melendez explained why she was not able to join judges in the recently concluded Miss World 2019.
In an Instagram post, Aiko narrated that she needed to rush herself to the nearest hospital after she experienced numbness on the left part of her body.
The results later revealed that she was suffering from migraine.
The Kapuso actress also apologized to the organizers of Miss World Philippines for what happened.
She wrote, “I would like to send my apologies to the organizers of Ms World Pageant. For i will not be able to make it later to judge.
“Last night i rushed myself to the hospital not being able to watch the show that i was supposed to see, Doctors put me on monitoring status as I experienced a numbness on my left body.
“They had to take all the necessary tests to rule out that i had a mild stroke. I had CT scan and ECG done. And findings is Complicated migraine. I have been sufferering from severe migraine for years already.”
Meanwhile Aiko thanked her daughter, Marthena, and her partner, Jay Khonghun, for taking care of her.
“My daughter Marthena Jickain who fell asleep taking care of me.
“Sorry mimi di tayo nakawatch lastnight i will make it up to you.
“Sis Agnes L. Mora my bestfriend who never left my side from the time they rushed me until now. Thank you.
“And to my partner VG Jay Khonghun who took good care of me and never left me until nakasleep ako. I slept at 6:40am coz i was having a hard time with the numbness on my body.
“We only told Andre Yllana about my situation kanina coz we did not want him to worry! Praying for fast recovery! In Jesus name include me pls in your prayers. Don't worry im feeling a lot better guys! But a prayer wont hurt. And to all those who messaged me Thank you!!! God bless you all To Jay's family thank you sa concern @jaykhonghun @agnes.0810 @jickainmarthena Thank you to Dr Vince Macalintal #neuology #asianhospital And to all the ER nurses thank you! And ER doctors too! Salamat.”
Several celebrities like Marian Rivera and Katrina Halili wished Aiko for a speedy recovery as well when they commented on her Instagram page.