Brandi Glanville’s Struggle with a Mysterious Medical Condition

Brandi Glanville has faced significant health challenges over the past two years due to an unidentified medical issue that has led to facial disfigurement.

Initial Disclosure and Legal Concerns

In July 2024, Glanville revealed her health struggles, expressing intentions to sue Bravo over the stress it caused.

“This stress has ruined my health. I have uncontrollable stress-induced angioedema. I haven’t worked for a year … too depressed to do my podcast,” she shared via X, explaining that she was “too swollen for Cameo or OnlyFans.” According to the Mayo Clinic, stress-induced angioedema results in swelling, often around the eyes, lips, or cheeks.

Ongoing Medical Mystery

Five months later, the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star posted a selfie on social media, showing her ongoing skin issues, which remain a puzzle to both her and her doctors.

“I wish I knew. I’ve been in and out of the hospital this past year and a half, spending almost every dollar I have trying to figure it out,” she stated via X. “Some doctors say it’s a parasite moving around my face. Others say it’s stress-induced edema. I personally blame Bravo.”

Financial Strain and Medical Expenses

Glanville disclosed spending approximately $70,000 trying to resolve the issue, which some doctors attribute to facial parasites.

“I’ve seen so many doctors and undergone numerous tests … I did lab work costing $10,000,” she told Entertainment Tonight in December 2024. “They suggest it could be a parasite, which is new information.”

She mentioned being on medication throughout the year and avoiding social interactions.

“I’m just spending all my money trying to find out what’s wrong with me,” she explained, noting the financial stress due to her inability to work for two years.

Possible Origins of the Condition

Glanville suspects she contracted the potential parasite during filming in Morocco for The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip.

“We had food sitting out for hours, including meat, in Morocco,” she told ET in December 2024. “Six months after returning, I started experiencing symptoms, and we’re still trying to figure it out.”

Physical Sensations and Social Impact

“Whenever I get chills, it’s usually an infection,” Glanville told Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” in December 2024. “Then I feel something moving in my face, which is distressing.”

Although unsure if it’s a parasite, she prefers her face when it’s slightly swollen, as the alternative makes her feel self-conscious.

Social and Mental Health Challenges

Glanville revealed that her condition has affected her personal life, including her dating experiences.

“I haven’t been intimate with anyone for over a year,” she said on her “Brandi Glanville Unfiltered” podcast in December 2024. “I haven’t socialized much either.”

After going public with her condition, she felt relieved and more open to socializing again.

“Sharing it lifted a huge burden. I was isolating and miserable, not wanting to see anyone,” she explained.

Impact on Mental Health and Teeth

Glanville expressed exhaustion from pretending everything is fine, while feeling “miserable.”

“My best friend’s been in ICU for two weeks. My face is worse than ever,” she posted via X in March 2025. “I was improving with IV antibiotics but couldn’t afford them long-term.”

“I have painful lumps and a foul-tasting drainage affecting my teeth,” she wrote via X in March 2025. “Doctors at Kaiser say I’m fine. HELP ME.”

Ongoing Struggle and Hope

Glanville shared a Daily Mail story via X, explaining her condition’s fluctuations.

“I have good and bad days with flare-ups,” she wrote on April 7. “It’s an ongoing battle ”

In April 2025, she told the Daily Mail about her continued health concerns.

“There’s something wrong in my body, and it’s scary not knowing,” she said. “I need answers.”

Despite spending nearly all her money seeking solutions, she remains determined.

Positive Developments

In July 2025, Glanville expressed gratitude to a doctor via X, feeling hopeful about her health.

“I’m finally getting answers,” she wrote. “Can’t wait to live again, fix my teeth, and enjoy life.”

Unsuccessful Treatment Attempt

Glanville tried using Nair to treat her facial issue, resulting in severe chemical burns, as shown in an August 2025 TikTok video.

“I know I look attractive,” she said, showcasing her damaged skin. “Nair is the fountain of youth, but I overdid it.”

She advised fans to conduct a “test patch” before using Nair on their face.

Official Diagnosis

On December 5, 2025, Glanville informed TMZ that she finally received a diagnosis, though she didn’t disclose the cause.

Her mother was relieved upon learning the source of Glanville’s facial disfigurement.