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LeAnn Rimes Undergoes Blood Plasma Replacement After Onstage Dental Incident
Summary
LeAnn Rimes posted that she received therapeutic plasma exchange and a stem-cell infusion at a Nashville clinic while taking a day off from filming 9-1-1: Nashville.
Content
LeAnn Rimes shared that she spent a day off from filming ABC's 9-1-1: Nashville receiving a therapeutic plasma exchange at a Nashville clinic. She posted an Instagram video on January 15 showing parts of the procedure and explaining that the treatment removes the liquid portion of blood and replaces it with albumin. Rimes also said she received a stem-cell infusion and experienced a headache afterward. She said she pursued the treatments after demanding a lot from her body while balancing filming and live performances.
Known details:
- The procedure was described as Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) and took place at a clinic identified as Next Health in Nashville.
- Rimes showed a bag of removed plasma in her video and described the treatment as removing certain substances from plasma before replacement with fresh albumin.
- She reported receiving a "push of stem cells" and said she developed a headache and possible flu-like symptoms after that treatment.
- Rimes noted the choice followed intense work filming and performing and acknowledged that access to such procedures is not universal.
Summary:
Rimes communicated the treatments and short-term symptoms via social media and presented the visit as part of her personal health routine rather than medical advice. Undetermined at this time.
