Tulisa's Bell's palsy attack after friend's cancer diagnosis

Tulisa Contostavlos has revealed she experienced a Bell's palsy attack, resulting in minor short-term paralysis. According to multiple reports, the singer attributed the episode to the emotional shock of learning her close friend Shelly has been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, combined with post-surgery effects and medication. Tulisa wrote on social media that the news after post-surgery effects and drugs led her to be sick, and the pressure from throwing up caused a Bell’s palsy attack. She added that nothing compares to what her Shelly is going through and that she is currently in bed recovering nicely from it all. The exact medical status or prognosis of Tulisa's Bell's palsy attack remains unclear.

Tulisa recently underwent surgery to remove cysts, a procedure she described as successful. Multiple reports indicate the surgery was performed by Darrylc Coombes, who previously discovered cysts that caused her swelling and Bell's palsy. Tulisa stated that the last three cysts were removed by Darrylc Coombes, and she is now cyst- and swelling-free. She is now cyst- and swelling-free after the operation, though the exact date of the surgery has not been disclosed. The identity and full name of Dr. Al mentioned in her post are also unknown.

The singer's health challenges extended to her fertility journey, with Tulisa canceling a recent egg retrieval due to a low egg count. She explained on social media that she canceled her recent egg retrieval due to low count, not surprised with how her body felt. However, she later noted a positive development, writing that she now has double the amount of eggs. It is not specified whether the egg retrieval was part of fertility treatment or another medical process.

Tulisa has also been grappling with nicotine withdrawals after giving up smoking, describing the experience as hellish but celebrating being two months cigarette-free. For her Bell's palsy, she left her steroids in Manchester but obtained some within 24 hours, leading her to expect the minor paralysis will last about a week. She shared that she left her steroids in Manchester but got some within 24 hours, so minor paralysis will last a week or so. Reflecting on her overall mindset, Tulisa said she is trying to turn her Instagram into a place of authenticity, sharing her highs and lows.

Meanwhile, Tulisa's friend Shelly has been diagnosed with an aggressive cancer and will start chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Tulisa wrote that the same day as surgery, she learned her soul sister Shelly has an aggressive cancer and will now start chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and she is still processing it. She emphasized Shelly's resilience, stating that she is a fighter and the fight continues. The specific type of aggressive cancer Shelly has been diagnosed with has not been revealed. Tulisa concluded her post with a message of resilience, saying it is less sob story and more reminder we are all human, going through challenges, even when it looks shiny from the outside.