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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDid anyone see this photo of Teresa Heinz-Kerry at the WHCA?
I was shocked, I almost didn't recognize her. Is she alright? I know that she had been ill some time ago, but she looks totally different than she used to look.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3567872/Obama-jokes-meeting-George-pyjamas-slap-face.html
underthematrix
(5,811 posts)malaise
(269,278 posts)Couldn't believe it either, but it was nice to see her well enough to be there. She hasn't been well for some time and she looked very shaky. JK walked very slowly and took her to her seat before he greeted folks.
Beacool
(30,254 posts)I like Teresa, she was always so vibrant and intelligent. She looked frail and bloated in that pic (I don't mean just weight gain). I hope she's alright.
malaise
(269,278 posts)Here's a good read from after her medical scare
http://www.post-gazette.com/local/city/2013/10/28/Secret-behind-her-miraculous-recovery-revealed/stories/201310280049
Beacool
(30,254 posts)I remember that she had been ill, but I didn't know the details.
Head injuries are so dangerous. I still remember Natasha Richardson's passing from what she thought was a nothing fall.
"The cause of her seizure, she said, wasn't related to her 2009 treatment for breast cancer, but rather the lingering effects "after a bad concussion that was not properly treated at all ... from a very bad fall," four years ago."
Educational article too, regarding concussions in general.
Siwsan
(26,320 posts)I don't think there's been any confirmed info on what her health issues are, but it does look as if they are not insignificant.
But since her husband accepted the job as Secretary of State, knowing how much time he will be away from home, I'm guessing the health issues are quite as dramatic as I feared they might be.
malaise
(269,278 posts)Siwsan
(26,320 posts)I have a habit of losing track of time, lately.
Thanks for the link!
malaise
(269,278 posts)Siwsan
(26,320 posts)But he spilled no family secrets.
malaise
(269,278 posts)LOL
Beacool
(30,254 posts)This pic is only 5 years old, that's the Teresa I remember. I can't upload it, but here's the link.
http://imagecollect.com/picture/hu-jintao-john-kerry-president-hu-president-hu-jintao-senator-john-kerry-teresa-heinz-teresa-heinz-kerry-the-whites-photo-3934196/guest-arrivals-for-state-dinner
LiberalArkie
(15,735 posts)Hortensis
(58,785 posts)Well, at least she's out and about. Nice to see him holding her hand.
Beacool
(30,254 posts)OregonBlue
(7,755 posts)When your body has abnormally high levels of a hormone called cortisol. This can happen for a variety of reasons, the most common of which is corticosteroid medications.
Symptoms include a round-shaped face, upper body weight gain, and skin that bruises easily.
I had a friend I hadn't seen in several years who was on prednisone and when I saw her I absolutely didn't recognize her. She had the round face, buggy eyes, and had gained tons of upper body weight. After she quit taking it, it took years for her to return to normal.
Beacool
(30,254 posts)Being ill sucks.
OregonBlue
(7,755 posts)different than she did before. I didn't realize she was that much shorter than he is either. Actually, it's a nice pic. I hope she's feeling good though.
JohnnyRingo
(18,689 posts)I thought Kerry was there with a guest.
Thanx for posting, I hope she's in decent health.
Beacool
(30,254 posts)I hadn't recognized her either when I skimmed through the pics in the attached article.
You're welcome.
2naSalit
(86,920 posts)If I had seen her in the coverage last night, I would not have recognized her at all!
Beacool
(30,254 posts)BTW, did you notice Helen Mirren's gown and Prince's symbol painted near her right shoulder?
2naSalit
(86,920 posts)I also watched the video of the Jazz Night at the White House from last night too She was at that event also though she was not wearing purple, most of the artists did ear something purple, the lighting was predominant;y purple and there was a brief Prince tribute. His female drummer played during the last half hour on several songs... it was an awesome hour and a half of incredible music. It's posted here, which is where I saw it...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017364810
It's certainly a "have a seat and a beverage" kind of watch... that is if you can sit still, I couldn't.
Beacool
(30,254 posts)She's one classy "dame".