She’s setting the record straight. Ashley Martson is officially over being accused of faking lupus, so she decided to provide proof about her ongoing health struggles. The 90 Day Fiancé star took to Instagram with a video on February 8, giving everyone a look at her medical records to clear the air once and for all. “Lupus isn’t something you can cure,” she wrote. Scroll through the gallery.
“Reality TV is a maze. I wish I could tell you all exactly what’s happening, but the contract is strict,” Ashley began. “Good thing that medical records can’t be faked.”
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~ Receipts ~
“For those of you who want to see 2014. This is my HISTORY so everything will be on it,” the 32-year-old reality star added, scrolling to where it mentions lupus.
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Kind Words
Several fans have been showing her support in the comment section. “Sad you have to put your medical records for the world to see. Smh. It’s called HIPAA people,” one wrote. “You don’t need to explain yourself to anyone,” another added.
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Health Battle
It’s been a long road for Ashley, as the mother-of-two has been hospitalized twice for complications from lupus, and has also been treated for kidney failure.
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Constant Criticism
On February 6, the TLC alum fired back again at people who accused her of not really having the autoimmune disease.
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Tired of the Haters
“For all you trolls: YES! I have lupus,” Ashley wrote on her Instagram Stories. “Just because I don’t look like death 24/7 doesn’t mean I don’t.”
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Still Feeling Strong
“Yes, there was a GoFundMe that I shut down because I realized I was able to keep pushing through and work until surgery next week,” she added.
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Setting the Record Straight
The reality star noted, “I could have kept collecting people’s money but no, I shut it down and kept working!”
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Keep it Moving
“If you’re sick of seeing me post ads then unfollow me,” Ashley concluded. “I was asked to come to NYC, given wardrobe, and everything was paid for by my sponsors.”
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Doing Better?
Meanwhile, it looks like all is well with Ashley and her husband, Jay Smith, after their latest relationship drama.
Jay and Ashley even celebrated New York Fashion Week by making an appearance at the Indonesian Diversity FW19 Collections.
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Making Strides
Ashley’s adoring fans are glad to see her in good spirits these days, despite the constant criticism. The reality star first discussed her struggles with lupus back in November 2018.
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Well-Wishes
“A lot of people are asking why I look so sad and like I was crying for days in last night’s episode. I had a reaction to a medication for lupus and my eyes and my neck were [completely] broke out,” she wrote at the time. Hopefully, things keep looking up!