Mikayla Matthews has revealed that she has received a diagnosis for a chronic illness and feels like she is only “barely surviving.”

Mikayla Matthews Talks About Her Chronic Illness Says She Is Barely Getting By

Mikayla Matthews is being really honest with her fans about her health issues.

She shared some posts on Instagram about what shes dealing with her long-term illness. Mikayla Matthews is finally opening up about whats wrong with her after struggling with it for a while.

Mikayla Matthews answered some questions on Instagram, including one, from a fan who asked how she handles stress from working and taking care of her kids.

Mikayla Matthews was really honest: she doesn’t know how to deal with it all. Mikayla Matthews is just trying to make it through the day. Mikayla Matthews is figuring things out as she goes.

Mikayla Matthews Talks About Her Chronic Illness Says She Is Barely Getting By

Mikayla Matthews is being very open about what it’s like to live with a chronic illness.

She said on Instagram that she is genuinely just barely getting by. Mikayla Matthews said that there is no one thing that will help everyone except taking time for yourself. Mikayla Matthews also said do not forget the things you like to do or your hobbies because they’re for you.

In another post Mikayla Matthews said that she has **chronic inflammatory response syndrome** which is also known as CIRS. Mikayla Matthews explained that this happened because she was around toxins, like mold, for a time.

The National Library of Medicine says that CIRS is a condition that affects your system and can hurt many parts of your body. It often happens because of mold or fungi in places where there is water damage.

Mikayla Matthews Opens Up About Severe Health Flare and Mold Illness

The reality star says her mold illness has affected every part of her life both on and off screen.

Mikayla Matthews from *Mormon Wives* recently shared that she had a health flare. She said it was caused by mold poisoning. This flare was the worst she had in, over a year and a half.

“I will share soon about my mold illness. I had to move out of my house. I also had postpartum guilt while filming. It was a time ” she wrote on Instagram.

Mikayla then shared more on Instagram Stories. She said her mold illness has “ruined everything” in her body. It affects her nerves, skin, hair, brain, gut, liver and hormones.

She also said that the illness has taken ” everything” from her. Mikayla is still dealing with the challenges of managing her health. Mold illness is really affecting her life.

Mikayla Matthews Talks About Her Skin Issues and Mom Guilt with Chronic Illness

The mom influencer shares the times she faces with CIRS while taking care of her four kids.

I went through a tough time about a year and a half where I couldn’t even look people in the eye. I was so self-conscious about my skin. I thought that if I didn’t look at them they wouldn’t notice my skin. It’s something I’m still dealing with.

Mikayla said, “I had to turn down many fun events, premieres and opportunities because of my skin.. When I can I show up. I want people who are going through stuff to feel like they’re not alone. Life doesn’t have to stop just because things are tough.”

The influencer, mom to **Beckham 8** and daughters **Haven, 5½** **Tommie, 3** and **Lottie June, 8 months**Mikayla Matthews chronic illness with her husband **Jace Terry** also talked about how her chronic illness makes her feel guilty, as a mom. She said it has really taken a toll on her and its something she struggles with every day.

Mikayla Matthews Talks About Her Early Struggles With Chronic Illness and Skin Issues

The reality star shares her journey with CIRS and chronic eczema while filming Mormon Wives.

Mikayla Matthews first shared details about her illness on Instagram in September 2024. She explained that she had been “fighting for my life” while filming the season of *Mormon Wives*. This was partly due to skin issues.

In 2023 Matthews revealed that she has had ** eczema** since she was a kid.. She suspected that other symptoms, which were later diagnosed as **chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS)** started after she got breast implants in March of that year.

“I had a lot of problems with my recovery ” she said. “I know it’s easy to feel good, about yourself. I am sitting here crying about my insecurities.. I really am more confident than I have been. I have ** eczema**. It’s tough. I also have **CIRS**. That’s been a challenge.”