TODAY host Sheinelle Jones has revealed that she thought that she was “having a stroke” last week.
During an appearance on Today Show Radio on Monday, Sheinelle opened up about her health scare to her program director and anchor Holly Palmieri.
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Today host Sheinelle Jones revealed that she thought that she was ‘having a stroke’ last weekCredit: NBC
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The 44-year-old has been suffering from frozen shoulder but also admitted that her ‘heart was racing’Credit: Getty
The conversation began when Holly asked the mother of three how her weekend had been.
“It was a good weekend, it was kind of laid back,” Sheinelle replied before she added: “I told you I had frozen shoulder or something like that….”
A shocked Holly revealed she wasn’t aware, as Sheinelle continued: “So the other day I was having dinner with my friends, and all of a sudden I couldn’t lift my arm.
“It was like limp, I couldn’t lift it and then my heart was racing!
“So if you Google it, I’m like having a stroke, like arm length!” she added as Holly made a joke about “Doctor Google.”
“Yeah, Doctor Google told me I was on my way out!” Sheinelle fired back before she explained why she thought her heart was racing.
“So you guys know I don’t drink coffee… but we were at a Starbucks Reserve, so they have like mixologists there and they make drinks, so espresso with something else. So I think for me, I don’t drink coffee….”
She then revealed: “But the doctors realized, when I finally took myself to minor emergency, that the two things weren’t connected, the heart racing and then the shoulder thing, so now I’m still dealing with the shoulder thing.”
The TV star then said: “But long story short, I’m on all these steroids, so I’m just kinda out of my mind.”
Teasing an upcoming project, Sheinelle added: “And I’ve got some fun things coming up where I need to be able to move my arm!
“I just need to get back in the game! So just give me steroids, give me some Cortisone shots, whatever it is, just get me back in the game coach!
“I’ve got five days to get back in the game! ‘Cause if you Google it, it takes like a year! I have six days!” the news anchor shouted.
It comes after Sheinelle took some time away from the NBC show late last month in order to rest.
BUSY LADY
The morning show anchor had been running back and forth as of late for work, and made it clear she was ready for some “me” time.
Sheinelle took to Instagram and shared a clip of what she had been up to lately.
The video showed Sheinelle taking part in a variety of activities, from hosting Today to spending time with friends, attending special events, and even at the beach.
She captioned the post: “The last 7 days worth of pics in my phone make my heart happy…from one coast to another. Next week – I’m sitting still. work pics by @photonate 🙂 #wearelwd #workweek.”
She also shared a sweet montage video from a recent vacation with her husband Uche Ojeh and their three children.
The video was captioned: “If I’m being honest – it took me a little longer to “unwind” on this break.
“I sometimes underestimate how the rapid pace of the city day to day can take it’s toll!
“By “day 3” I was fully zen. Every year, I cherish the time I have with these guys; it feels like time is going so fast!
“We finally went back to Panamá … postponing it in 2020 due to Covid. We can’t wait to go again,” she added.
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Sheinelle confirmed that she is now taking steroids for her shoulder and is desperate to be able to move her arm properlyCredit: Getty
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The TV anchor, pictured here with Tom Llamas and Savannah Guthrie, is a very busy lady thanks to her successful television careerCredit: Getty
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Teasing her upcoming projects, Sheinelle revealed that she has ‘some fun things coming up’Credit: Getty
