Brandi Glanville believes she contracted ‘sexually transmitted ringworm’ in her throat
Brandi Glanville Thinks She Got Sexually Transmitted Ringworm in Throat
Brandi Glanville believes she contracted sexually - Reality TV personality Brandi Glanville claims she contracted a "sexually transmitted ringworm" in her throat, raising eyebrows in the medical community. The 53-year-old star shared her suspicions during a recent episode of her podcast, "Brandi Glanville Unfiltered," while discussing her health journey with former adult film performer Lisa Ann. Glanville suggests the condition may have originated from her relationship with someone in the adult entertainment industry, though she is still unsure of the precise cause.
Ringworm on Set: A Contagious Fungal Mystery
During the interview, Lisa Ann clarified that ringworm, though named for its appearance, is not a parasitic infection but a fungal one. She noted how the condition was frequently encountered on film sets, often overlooked until symptoms manifested. "It's very common on set," Ann said, highlighting the need for awareness. "Most people don’t recognize it until it’s already spread."
"We had to train our makeup artists to inspect talents for patches upon arrival, under proper lighting," Lisa Ann explained. "It’s incredibly contagious, even when you can’t see it on the skin."
Glanville’s theory of sexual transmission came from her personal experience. She theorized that her partner’s activities, including "a lot of wrestling," might have exposed him to the condition before it passed to her. "I think it’s staph and ringworm, both, because ... I don’t know," she admitted, showing uncertainty about the diagnosis. While the term "sexually transmitted ringworm" is unconventional, it reflects her belief in the infection’s source.
Facial Paralysis and the Parasite Theory
Glanville’s health struggles took a new turn with facial paralysis symptoms. Initially diagnosed with stress-induced angioedema, a condition causing deep skin swelling, she later considered a more unusual cause. "I thought I picked up a parasite in Morocco," she said, linking her symptoms to a foreign infection. Her girlfriend first mentioned the condition, sparking her curiosity about its possible origin.
"I knew nothing about it, and we were dealing with this strange issue," Glanville recalled. "You see them on the skin, but they can burrow deep into your ears and throat."
The star’s belief in a parasitic cause was reinforced by her persistent symptoms and confusion from medical professionals. She explained that doctors had considered parasitic infections, though the diagnosis remained unclear. "No one had figured out what was truly wrong with my face," she said, describing how the condition had consumed her life. Her spending reached over $70,000 in pursuit of answers, with no definitive conclusion.
After years of uncertainty, Glanville found a breakthrough in February. She discovered that her medical issues were tied to her 20-year-old ruptured breast implants. The implants, which had previously caused complications, were now linked to her symptoms. Before this revelation, she had been searching for a parasitic explanation for her facial distortions and other health problems.
From Misdiagnosis to Medical Clarity
While the Mayo Clinic describes ringworm as a fungal infection affecting the skin, hair, or nails, Glanville’s experience highlighted its potential for more severe manifestations. She noted that angioedema, a condition similar to hives, typically affects deeper skin layers, but her symptoms were more intense. "Angioedema is a reaction similar to hives that impacts deeper layers of the skin," the Mayo Clinic stated, adding that it can occur alone or alongside other conditions.
"It's not caused by worms, but by dermatophytes that thrive on keratin," the Mayo Clinic explained.
Despite the confusion, Glanville’s journey through the medical system revealed a broader pattern of misdiagnosis. She recounted how tests for various conditions remained inconclusive, leading her to consider both bacterial and fungal origins. Her belief in a parasitic cause persisted until the implant discovery provided a clearer explanation. This moment marked a turning point in her understanding of the health issue she had long attributed to a mysterious source.