Is Janelle Evans OK? 'Teen Mom' star undergoes extensive genetic testing, says feeling 'nervous'

'Teen Mom' star Janelle Evans said, 'Just taking things easy at the moment. I have to conserve my energy as much as possible'
UPDATED JUL 14, 2023
'Teen Mom' star Janelle Evans gives health update (Instagram/@j_evans1219)
'Teen Mom' star Janelle Evans gives health update (Instagram/@j_evans1219)

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Janelle Evans recently revealed that she was diagnosed with thymic hyperplasia, an inflamed thymus gland, and lesions on her liver after suffering esophagus spasms. After often being asked about her health, Janelle revealed recently on Instagram that she has been feeling "anxious" lately. This makes many fans wonder whether Janelle is OK.

Janelle previously revealed, "I have thymic hyperplasia and lesions on my liver, and no I don't have MG like they thought." Previously, she informed her fans that she has been discussing her condition with the doctor. Janelle once again took to her Instagram story to give an update about her health. Well, it seems that her condition has grown more complicated now.

'Teen Mom' alum Janelle Evans shares health update (Insatgram/@j_evans1219)
'Teen Mom' alum Janelle Evans shares health update (Insatgram/@j_evans1219)

Is Janelle Evans OK?

'Teen Mom' former star recently took to Instagram to do an "ask my anything" session. To this, an internet user asked Janelle, "How are you feeling xx." Janelle gave an unfiltered reply, saying, "anxious." Furthermore, another user asked the reality star, "How's your health doing?" Janelle then claimed that she has been "having extensive genetic testing to narrow down what's going on" with her. She added that the results might take 2 months to prove what exactly has been going on with her. Janelle wrote, "Might take 2 months to get solid results."

Another user asked Janelle, "How's you health? Are you feeling better?" To this, Janelle stepped in to reply, "Just taking things easy at the moment." She added, "I have to conserve my energy as much as possible." Janelle further revealed, "My symptoms are complicated."


 
 
 
 
 
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What happened to Janelle Evans?

Being a benign condition, thymic hyperplasia can also give rise to thyroid abnormalities. People quoted Janelle as saying, "I am this close to falling off the deep end. I know I'm smiling right now but the light inside of me is dying." Ranging from headaches to physical pain, Janell claims, "My entire body gets in so much pain and sometimes I lay in bed and cry." 

In 2022, Janelle was rushed to the hospital after sudden chest pain. She feared that it must be an auto-immune disorder. She later revealed to her fans on social media, "New blood test results are in for me...I have 2 of the anti-acetylcholine receptor antibodies: blocking and binding in my system. Usually found in myasthenia gravis." Myasthenia is a chronic autoimmune disorder where antibodies destroy communication between nerves and muscles.

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