Doubling Down With The Derricos: Did Karen Have A Stroke?

Karen Derrico from Doubling Down With the Derricos is giving fans cause for concern since some believe that she may have had a stroke while the last season was filmed. During her 15 pregnancies, Karen has had her fair share of health issues, including a few miscarriages. Now, viewers are wondering if she has had another serious health complication.

The super-sized Derrico family includes Karen, Deon Derrico, and their brood, and they’ve all been featured on TLC since 2020. Karen has become pregnant many times, with numerous sets of multiples. Thanks to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, fans were able to watch the large family navigate the difficulties of self-isolating and quarantining. Fans are used to seeing the children struggle with a slew of health issues. Some of the children were born prematurely, and other health issues among the kids include positional plagiocephaly and ventricular septal defect (VSD). However, it’s Karen’s health that is currently in the spotlight.

During Doubling Down With the Derricos season, 2 fans were worried because Karen was rushed to the hospital. At the time, Deon was thinking the worst, and he was concerned that his beloved wife might be having a stroke. The incident in question occurred when the couple was walking, and Karen from DDWTD showed symptoms that included losing control of the right side of her body. Signs of a possible stroke in men and women are sudden numbness in the face or side of the body, confusion, trouble speaking, trouble seeing, and loss of balance.

At the time of the event, Karen was only 41. Additionally, the reality star was in picture-perfect health. Fans learned that she didn’t suffer from high blood pressure and was a healthy eater. TLC viewers were worried because she couldn’t even squeeze the EMT’s hand when she was asked to. As the episode continued, supporters of the large family got some great news, Karen from DDWTD did not have a stroke. The mother learned that she was suffering from untreated muscle spasms, which actually led to temporary paralysis. Karen was told she would need to undergo massage therapy that would help her to recover and regain her strength.

Fans who watched the Doubling Down With the Derricos season finale got to see Karen leave the hospital and embark on her recovery journey. The newest season premiered this past week, with Karen looking better than ever. The new season will show the couple contemplating adding to the family, as well as a possible move to the country. For now, Karen is in tip-top shape and looking forward to getting back to her daily routine.

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