Kris Aquino’s Ongoing Battle with Autoimmune Diseases: Why She’s Still Fighting for Her Sons and Herself

Kris Aquino, the Philippines’ “Queen of All Media,” has once again touched the hearts of her followers with a deeply emotional update on her health. Currently facing 11 autoimmune diseases, Kris has revealed that her battle is not just about survival—it’s about staying alive for the two people she loves most: her sons, Joshua and Bimby. Her story isn’t just medical—it’s maternal, spiritual, and undeniably human.

In her latest Instagram post, Kris shared a detailed glimpse into her condition. She spoke of the constant pain, the unpredictable complications, and the emotional toll of battling not just one, but multiple life-altering illnesses. She is now diagnosed with nine primary autoimmune diseases. One additional disease has developed as a result of the nine, and a final, eleventh illness has emerged due to complications from lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and Sjögren’s syndrome.

While such a diagnosis would break even the strongest among us, Kris remains focused. Her words reflect not just resilience, but deep maternal love. She stated, “I love my sons and they aren’t ready to lose me—especially Bimb who just turned 18.” This single line resonated with thousands online, proving once again that a mother’s love knows no limits.

Beyond health struggles, Kris managed to bring smiles to her followers by announcing an Instagram takeover by her son, Bimby. She invited her supporters to get to know them better and promised to answer intriguing questions together. It was a refreshing moment of lightness, showing how Kris uses connection and humor as coping mechanisms. “Let’s have fun,” she wrote. “Bimb will soon take over my IG… get to know us because we are very different people now.”

But behind the scenes, the challenges remain very real. Kris mentioned that a recent typhoon triggered a painful flare-up of her rheumatoid arthritis, highlighting how environmental factors make her condition even harder to manage. She explained, “The typhoon made my rheumatoid arthritis hurt so much. It’s hard to explain the other autoimmune diseases I have.”

In a particularly heartbreaking admission, Kris revealed that she is now wheelchair-bound and is undergoing therapy to learn how to walk again. Despite this, she remains grounded and hopeful. She is currently living in a quiet seaside home, once just a dream, now a peaceful retreat where she can breathe in fresh sea air and reflect.

Responding to a netizen’s comment, Kris elaborated on her current mental and emotional state. A fan praised her strength and gently suggested trauma-focused therapy, noting that unresolved trauma is sometimes linked to autoimmune flare-ups. Kris acknowledged the suggestion with grace, sharing that she has reached a point of forgiveness—even for those who never apologized to her. She emphasized her self-awareness and preferred spiritual coping mechanisms over clinical therapy, partly due to privacy concerns in the digital age. “My therapy is listening to Christian and Catholic contemporary music,” she said.

Kris’s willingness to engage so personally with followers is part of what makes her story so compelling. Her updates are never just one-way communications—they’re conversations that reveal a woman who is self-aware, humble, spiritual, and above all, a loving mother. When another fan commented, “I miss your energy,” Kris admitted that she’s no longer the same person she used to be. The illnesses, complications, and limitations have changed her. But she hopes people will come to know and love the “6’2 male version” of her—referring affectionately to Bimby, who is now stepping up in many ways.

Throughout the comment section, Kris remained gracious. She thanked her followers for their prayers and emotional support. “I believe that prayers are answered and miracles do happen,” she replied to one supporter who regularly lights candles for her. These short but powerful replies have become a source of hope not just for Kris, but for her entire online community.

Her story, while rooted in personal pain, holds broader relevance. Autoimmune diseases affect millions around the world, and yet they remain largely misunderstood. Kris’s openness sheds light on the daily struggles patients face—pain, fatigue, isolation, and the emotional burden of chronic illness. But more than that, her story is a testament to hope, love, and strength. She reminds us that even when the body weakens, the human spirit can remain unbreakable.

Kris Aquino’s journey matters because it speaks to so many different people: mothers fighting silent battles for their children, patients navigating misunderstood conditions, and anyone seeking light in the darkest of times. Her Instagram posts may be brief, but the impact is lasting.

So if you’ve scrolled past this story before, don’t scroll past now. Kris Aquino’s updates aren’t just another celebrity headline—they’re lifelines of hope, reminders of resilience, and proof that love, faith, and honesty are still powerful forces in this world.

And as Kris herself said, “Thank you for loving me.” Those five words speak volumes, from a woman who gives everything she has, every single day.