Former glamour model and television personality Katie Price has disclosed that her family is actively pushing her to seek professional medical advice, following mounting alarm over her significant and unexplained weight loss.
Family Pressure and Medical Appointments
The 47-year-old mother-of-five, who has in the past denied using weight loss medication, described herself as a 'stick woman' during a recent episode of her podcast, The Katie Price Show. She revealed that doctors have expressed concern about her notably low blood pressure, which had to be checked three times during one appointment due to suspicions of an error.
Katie detailed the persistent pressure from her mother, Amy, who has been consistently asking if she has contacted her GP. "All I've had, since everywhere has been closed, is, 'Have you phoned the doctors yet? Have you phoned?'" Katie told her sister Sophie. She confirmed she had attended an appointment, even screenshotting the confirmation as proof.
Ongoing Tests and Hospitalisation
This follows an admission in October that she had been hospitalised due to her shrinking frame. While she initially aimed to lose weight, the continued and dramatic loss has become a mystery, leading to a series of medical investigations. Katie explained to fans on Snapchat that she "doesn't know why" she keeps losing weight.
She has undergone blood tests, though difficulties with her veins meant only two tubes could be filled, requiring a follow-up appointment. Further tests, including an MRI, are planned to get to the root cause of the issue.
Navigating Menopause with HRT
In a related health update, Katie began Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in November to manage menopause symptoms. She is using a combination of pills and gel. However, she reported feeling initial side effects, including nausea, bloating, and tiredness, and noted her night sweats had potentially worsened.
"I'm not sure if it's the HRT," she said, but affirmed she is "persevering" with the treatment plan, which will eventually transition to just the gel after one more week of tablets.
The situation highlights ongoing health challenges for the celebrity, whose physical transformation has sparked public and familial concern throughout recent months. With her family's insistence and a battery of tests underway, Katie Price is now firmly on a path to uncover the medical reasons behind her dramatic weight loss.
