Carrie Ann Inaba Rushed to Hospital After In-Flight Medical Emergency

Carrie Ann Inaba is opening up about a scary incident that happened to her on a flight to New York.

The Dancing With the Stars judge had a medical emergency on the plane and was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance after landing.

“Yesterday was quite a day. I was on my way to NY for something I am very passionate about. But had a small ‘medical emergency’ on the plane. I very suddenly felt quite ill,” she began her post on Instagram.

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Carrie Ann continued, “And while it seemed like food poisoning, I also suddenly broke out into a cold sweat, got dizzy and my arms went numb. Normally I handle most of my health things on my own. Like many people who live with autoimmune disease, I travel with a health tool kit and am prepared for the worst, but this scared me. And while I was locked in the restroom, we were also experiencing turbulence and the flight attendants had been asked to sit in their seats as well. I didn’t want to have anyone else put themselves at risk… but when my arms went numb, it was time to ask for help.”

Carrie Ann wrote a lengthy message in the comments to thank everyone who helped her in the situation.

“I wanted to thank all the people who helped me yesterday. Thank you to the the flight attendant who answered when I pushed the call button while locked in the bathroom…while the plane was experiencing some turbulence and she was supposed to be sitting down herself. She immediately knew I was in trouble and needed medical attention. Thank you to JD and Dr Shin who answered the call of ‘is there a doctor on board’ who helped put me at ease, checked me out while we were about to land and got me safely back to my seat before landing. They also told me to go to the ER. Thanks to the Delta liason who stayed with me and organized the paramedics to meet me at the gate. Thank you to the kind woman sitting beside me who offered me a mint and gently patted my back when we landed. Thank you to the passengers who had to wait for me before they could disembark for their patience. And @marylinmakeup for being the friend you are. I’m so glad you were on the plane with me. Thanks to the paramedics that took me to the hospital, Wil and his partner who treated me with care and respect in a scary moment even when my blood pressure dropped on the ride to the ER, And then to the nurses and staff, especially Althea who had welcoming smile on her face even amidst all that was happening in this emergency room. (And there was a lot happening) I ultimately left the ER to go back to my hotel when I felt stable enough,” she wrote.

She concluded, “I’m always thankful for the moments that scare or challenge me especially with my health. They remind me that while I often face my health challenges alone, I am not alone. None of us are. The helpers are everywhere. ????”