Carrie Ann Inaba revealed that she experienced a scary medical emergency while on a recent flight. She initially thought she had food poisoning, but the “Dancing With the Stars” judge quickly realized the situation was more serious.
Carrie Ann Inaba Shares Details of ‘Medical Emergency’
On April 16, Inaba took to Instagram to share that she experienced a medical emergency mid-flight. Thankfully, she’s doing okay now.
“Yesterday was quite a day,” she shared in the caption. “I was on my way to NY for something I am very passionate about. But had a small ‘medical emergency’ on the plane.”
Inaba continued, “I very suddenly felt quite ill. And while it seemed like food poisoning, I also suddenly broke out into a cold sweat, got dizzy and my arms went numb.”
“Normally I handle most of my health things on my own. Like many people who live with autoimmune disease, I travel with a health tool kit and am prepared for the worst, but this scared me,” she explained.
The “DWTS” judge shared, “And while I was locked in the restroom, we were also experiencing turbulence and the flight attendants had been asked to sit in their seats as well. I didn’t want to have anyone else put themselves at risk … but when my arms went numb, it was time to ask for help.”
Inaba shared a brief clip of her in an ambulance and in the hospital with text explaining, “So this happened … “
She later added more to the post’s comments section, sharing her thanks to everyone who helped her. “Thank you to the the flight attendant who answered when I pushed the call button while locked in the bathroom … while the plane was experiencing some turbulence and she was supposed to be sitting down herself,” Inaba wrote. “She immediately knew I was in trouble and needed medical attention.”
“Thank you to JD and Dr Shin who answered the call of ‘is there a doctor on board’ who helped put me at ease, checked me out while we were about to land and got me safely back to my seat before landing,” she wrote. “They also told me to go to the ER.”
Inaba also shared words of thanks to her fellow passengers for their patience and shouted out other helpers who eased the scary situation.
“Thanks to the paramedics that took me to the hospital, Wil and his partner who treated me with care and respect in a scary moment even when my blood pressure dropped on the ride to the ER,” she wrote. “And then to the nurses and staff, especially Althea who had welcoming smile on her face even amidst all that was happening in this emergency room. (And there was a lot happening) I ultimately left the ER to go back to my hotel when I felt stable enough.”
Inaba added, “I’m always thankful for the moments that scare or challenge me especially with my health. They remind me that while I often face my health challenges alone, I am not alone. None of us are. The helpers are everywhere.”
Inaba’s Fans Share Words of Support
Fans flooded the comments section, sharing get well messages and relief that Inaba is doing well after the scare.
“That is very scary,” one fan wrote. “I hope you were able to get the attention you needed and that you recover well.❤️🙏🏽”
Another fan commented, “Oh my goodness girl!!! How scary! Sending you so much love and healing prayers your way! 🙏”
Others wrote, “Praying for you,” “Feel better Carrie Ann!” and “Wishing you a quick recovery.”
Of course, Inaba’s “Dancing With the Stars” family offered words of support. Pasha Pashkov wrote, “Hope you’re ok and feeling better🙏🙏🙏🙏.”
Alan Bersten commented, “Hope you’re ok!”
Season 30 competitor Amanda Kloots wrote, “Oh my goodness! I hope you’re ok and sending you lots of love ❤️.”
Former “DWTS” host Samantha Harris commented, “Oh my gosh @carrieanninaba!!! Hope you are okay and sending hugs.”
That’s so scary to hear about. I’m glad she’s recovering and being so open about it.