Former Loose Women star Andrea McLean has revealed she’s been suffering from debilitating “exhaustion” for three months.
On Monday, the 53-year-old revealed she recently fell ill after supporting pal and former co-star Brenda Edwards at an event marking the one year passing of her son Jamal, which left her bedridden for “three days”.
Following her latest bout, McLean revealed that she’s “awaiting blood tests” to determine whether it’s Covid or autoimmune-related in a lengthy Instagram post.
Detailing her health woes alongside a photo of herself from Edwards’ event, she listed “things I did to fill my cup this week, that weren’t to do with work…
“I went out with @nickfeeneycoach to support my lovely friend @brendaedwardsglobal on the one year anniversary of the passing of her son Jamal. It was a beautiful, poignant evening.”
“Unfortunately, I ended up poorly in bed for three days afterwards. I had pushed myself at the gym that day, which was too much for my tired body.
“So, another episode of one step forward, three steps back. I am now awaiting blood tests to see why I have been poorly for so long now – it’s over three months of absolute exhaustion. The thinking is that it is Covid / autoimmune related. It’s a nuisance!
“2. I was luckily well enough to get dressed up and take my mum out on Friday for a pamper day as a belated Christmas present. So nails done and to our local Ivy for a late lunch. It was really lovely.
“3. We went round to mum and dad’s for another late lunch yesterday, with them and joint friends.
“It was lots of fun – and crossed three decades, we are in our 50s, our friends are in their 60s, mum and dad are in their 70s! How did that happen?
“4. We took for a walk, our usual Sunday thing. Here’s to a happy, healthy week ahead. What did you do to fill your cup this week?”
The Standard has contacted Andrea McLean’s rep for comment.
