Reality TV star Tamar Braxton was hospitalized this week with blood clots in both of her lungs. As you know, blood clots, aka pulmonary embolism, are potentially dangerous if they travel too deep into the lung or if they lodge in the heart.
The part-time singer was rushed to a local hospital earlier this week suffering from what was initially reported as pneumonia.
She was discharged the same day and returned to Dancing With the Stars, despite feeling poorly.
As a result of her serious illness Braxton was unable to continue competing in Dancing With the Stars.
The 38-year-old mother of one broke the news to her followers on social media by posting a photo of herself and her disappointed dance partner, Val Chmerkovskiy.
With a Heavy heart I regret to inform you that my season of #dwts has to come to an end along with the rest of my tour dates with @musicbykem. After yesterday’s final #dwts performance I went back to the hospital (after the doctors didn’t want me to leave in the first place) only to find out that I don’t have pneumonia but something way more serious and that is having several P.E.’s (blood clots in both sides of my lungs) As you all know I will be the first to always encourage anyone to push through any obstacle that comes along one’s way. But in this case, my health is my current obstacle. .. And in TRUE #tamartian form I must go about this the exact same way as I would anything else. I woke up to a mirror and saw myself this morning and that makes me the winner because that almost wasn’t the case. ?Take care of yourselves… I love you and thank you ALL for your support.”
in 2011 Sandrarose.com broke the story that Tamar’s husband, Vince Herbert, was hospitalized for 40 days with blood clots in his lungs.
Media guru Nick Cannon was hospitalized with blood clots in July, and rapper Heavy D died of blood clots in his lungs in 2011.
WTF..is this a hollywood epidemic?
GOD Bless YOU Tamar
What causes those types of clots Sandra?
I wish her the best! ?? My kids grandma passed away from this & their father was recently hospitalized for it.
Take care Tamar ?
It’s a good thing she caught these early enough. All of the flying she does definitely doesn’t help.
Wishing her a speedy recovery
get well Tamar
I was very surprised by the way she danced.
I hope she recovers completely and quickly.
When I had them, the Dr told me it could have been from when I was on BC…but that was sometime earlier. So they didn’t have a legit “reason”. Like Tamar, I was told I had pneumonia.. Another Dr came in and got more testing done that showed it was a PE in both lungs..they told me if I would have waited another day, I likely would have been dead. I was suffering thru this pain for 3 days thinking I had a pulled muscle in my back… Now if I have any pain I run straight for the ER. ..
Lurk9 was tore the fukk up behind this. Self proclaimed Tamartian. Had the nerve to ask me and the Mrs to send DWTS an email explaining that the show needed Tamar, and if they didn’t let her come back she wasn’t going to watch anymore.
I was tired as hell, so all I said was, Ok. *shrug*
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She was doing great but health is way more important, sending get well wishes.
Now, you know she’s gonna ask you tonight if you sent that email. LOL!
I think this is what her husband Vince had a few years ago too. Didn’t know it was this common.
Wow. That’s scary. There’s not a genetic predisposition for this is there?
Man!
I had her winning it all!
I’m just really happy that they discovered the real culprit before it was too late.
My mother passed last year from this. Still can’t believe she’s gone.
Sorry for your loss
Me too
Yes it can be. The doctor recommended the kids get a complete bloodwork at their next appointment.
I’m glad they caught this in time. smh. Well wishes and a speedy recovery. That mess is nothing to play with. On a side note, she danced very well and I would of never expected her to dance that good.
Oh wow. Really? smh. That’s scary
*I hollered* why did you have to say “had the nerve” She is 9, she don’t know. But how sweet is that!!! That’s very sweet of her. Bless her little heart.
Lurk 9!!!
I’ll write it for her!
Their auntie had her blood work checked after their mom passed. It was a very scary time & y’all know he gets on my nerves ?
Thank you. It’s deffinately hard.
Well prayers up for all the kiddies that they are and will be alright. #Amen
Sorry for your loss! ?? my kids lost their grandma a few years ago to it as well.
Thanks. Sorry for your loss too!!!!
Get well soon
feel better hunny
truly sorry for your loss, I cant imagine
I didn’t. Although I thought she was doing great, I felt like they were going to do her like Mya.
I totally forgot about Vince having blood clots.
Did ya’ll miss me?!?!?!? Of course not. Last time I pray for the blog.
You feeling better?
Thankfully, you’re aware and your kids are healthy and prayerfully will stay that way.
On a lighter note, her dancing partner is krute
I’m so sorry. God bless you.
Was that a ‘Heeeyyy Bew’ wave?
I’m still pissed about Mya and Mel B.
Blood clots are no joke. If something doesn’t feel right get it checked out. It could make the difference between life and death.
She sucks as a talk show host, but I hope she gets better, soon.
I did not see either one of them. Were they good?
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KEYA! Where have you been?
I went away with the soon to be. How have you been? It’s nice to know I was missed. lol
Aww you left to get dack. I understand that. I’m doing alright. I hope you had a good time.
Girl I sure did!!!! Got my LIFE! lol
Why yes, yes it is ?
yea I had to sit out a post , and re group….lol
you getting married…. well Ill be congrats love, Many blessings to you all
lol. I opened my laptop and right there was his face. I had to sit down.
yep he’s my new screen saver on my phone, #ichytunot
I forgot about Mel B ?. They tried it with Brandy and Lil Kim too
Thanks.
Thank you.
Thank you!
??? the face you make when u can’t spot shade and wonder if the person is now an almost friend of the blog
The teddy bear though…I guess PE makes a person child like again
Tamar is doing way to much….The Real…Braxton Family Values. …Vince & Tamar. …. Music career. …touring…clothing line…..liquor line….when does she find time for her husband or her child…. she is taking strike while the irons hot to a new level….she really needs to prioritize before she has a nervous break down
My sincere condolences to you on the loss of your mother… I lost my father almost 5 years ago due to a deep vein thrombosis. The pain remains as vivid as if it happened this morning. Sending prayers of peace and comfort to you and your family.
Thank you. People say it gets better with time. But it seems harder as time moves on. I always say to myself ‘how long do I have to live my life without my mother.’
Best wishes Tamar!
My mother’s co worker passed from this a week ago. She complained of knee pain, got a knee injection with no relief. it was a blood clot that traveled to her heart… It was one of the largest ones they’d ever seen. Take it easy ya’ll. Tamar is not overweight so she shouldn’t have circulatory issues… Happy she is OK.
I never liked that term. It doesn’t really get better, you just learn to live with the loss gradually over time. It makes the quality relationships in your life more valuable to you, and you have less tolerance for BS relationships and people. At least for me, that’s how things have worked out. I hope you find balance in some way as well.
I thought about Vince when I read blood clot.
I was just thinking this morning that I needed to take a doctor appointment after my body suddenly was hot like I was in a stove.
This just motivate me. Health is wealth people
I’m so glad Tamar was diagnosed in a timely manner. I was hurt that she can’t continue with DWTS, but I honestly feel God may have sent her to DWTS for her to be diagnosed. So many afflictions sneak up on people and rob them of their health and lives. I just pray for her recovery and for her to continue to move forward without any complications.
God is good. Thank you for sharing your personal account with PE. You may help save a life.
That is really sweet! You have a lovely daughter.
My condolences. ??
Yes. I agree. As I have no time for nonsense now. I’m very impatient at times. And with folks. Again, thank you.
Thank you.
Amen!
Nope white man said Bindi was gonna win from day one no matter how great Tamar does..
Well speaking from experience it doesn’t get better the loss never goes away but the pain will eventually it took me about 5yrs to not feel the pain and cry, it’s been 29yrs and I miss her like it was yesterday..be blessed
The doctors misdiagnose blood clots as pneumonia way too often for my taste…SMH!
This attention addict does too much. She is a wife, mom, reality star, mediocre singer, talk show host, DWTS contestant and on tour with Kem. Really, Tamar? DWTS did her a favor and saved her from her narcissistic self. Get well soon.
The advice given you by @mismewitdatbull and @chellie 141508 says it better than I ever could. It’s not going to get “better” but it will become more tolerable. Take all the time you need to grieve, ignore anyone who more or less tells you “it’s time to get over it” and I pray that at some point you will be able to think of your mother and smile. God bless you.
Thank you so much for giving me your experience. Your encouragement is truly appreciated. All I do is just pray and Thank God for giving me wonderful parents because there are some who grow up with horrible parents or without parents at all. I do sometimes smile without crying. And then other times I get a little upset.
I don’t know but NENE said it was flying so much….but then pilots would get them too right? So I don’t know….
Yes my birth mother died in her 40s from a blood clots in her lungs…. I wanted to meet her but God had other plans. I have had a full work up to make sure I don’t have them…
Thank you for sharing. I had a girlfriend call me the other day because she just loss her father. And she said she now understands what I am going through. People say things not intentionally trying to hurt you or play down what your feeling. But only those who have or are going through it can truly understand. I try not to listen to a lot of music and more talk radio. I also love reading comments on Sandra’s blog. I have been reading since around 2007. But just recently got a user name to post. It helps pass time. Makes me laugh. And makes me think too. Truly appreciate you responding to me too.
Like your friend I didn’t truly understand until I lost my father four years ago. A year ago last Wednesday, I lost my mother and although I was very close to my father it was worse with my mother. When I read your post it immediately hit home. Take your time to grieve no matter how long it takes. Don’t be hard on yourself or put a time limit on your grief. The blog does help a lot, sometimes you will be crying and come on here and be laughing at the same time. If ever you want to vent or just need someone who knows what you are going through, I’m here as are many others.
Very heartfelt. I am so sorry for your loss. And I’m glad to know there are people out here that I do not personally know who cares about others. This site is sort of like my Thearpy. sometimes I wish I had two mothers and two fathers. I know it sounds crazy. Hang in there !!!
Had my Martin marathon (again) and saw Tommy Davidson as Varnell Hill…Did ya miss me?
That is very serious. Wish her blessings, prayers, and healing.
MUPPET DOWN!
I’m sorry to hear that. Glad you’re okay.
Thank you! It’s something that doctors should know about you. Any family history regarding blood clots and many diseases are hereditary . That’s why there is a million papers to fill out at the doctor.
This is how a piece of my heart(family member) passed in October. My life will never be the same again ?.
Wow! Thanks for sharing. You could potentially save someone’s life.
Blood clots ain’t no joke!
Yes. My 8 year olds father just informed me that I have get .my daughter tested for ” Factor V Lieden”. It is rare genetics disorder that causes Blood Clots and causes them to break loose and travel through out ones body. Well, unfortunately she tested positive for it. By the grace of God, he himself found out right before having surgery to remove a blood clot from one of his lungs. The clot actually traveled from his leg to his lungs over a period of time.
Yes. My 8 year olds father just informed me that I have get .my daughter tested for ” Factor V Lieden”. It is rare genetics disorder that causes Blood Clots and causes them to break loose and travel through out ones body. Well, unfortunately she tested positive for it. By the grace of God, he himself found out right before having surgery to remove a blood clot from one of his lungs. The clot actually traveled from his leg to his lungs over a period of time.
That’s scary, but at least you know very early on. So you can take certain precautions to make sure your baby’s okay to the best of your abilities. Prayers that your advance knowledge will prevent anything from happening in the future.