Montell Douglas Issues Warning Following Hospitalization Due to Health Struggles…
Montell Douglas, known for her role on *Strictly Come Dancing* and as an Olympic sprinter, was rushed to the hospital after experiencing severe period pain that led to convulsions, forcing her to call an ambulance.
The former Team GB athlete and *Gladiators* star described the frightening episode as a “wake-up call.” Despite her outstanding athletic condition and record-setting career in the 100m, Montell, 38, faces ongoing challenges with intense menstrual pain that regularly disrupts her life.
Although she has been prescribed medication to help control her symptoms, the pain has landed her in the hospital. Speaking on *Good Morning Britain*, Montell shared her ordeal, revealing that she nearly lost consciousness due to the overwhelming pain. “My body began convulsing, and I overheated from the hormones,” she explained, adding that dehydration and waves of contraction-like pain compounded her suffering.
After being admitted to the hospital and treated with a drip, Montell partnered with Bupa to raise awareness about dysmenorrhea, a condition causing painful periods. She hopes her story will encourage others to seek help for similarly debilitating symptoms.
Montell candidly discussed how the condition has affected her athletic career, recalling instances where the pain left her unable to train or compete. “It’s very defeating. There were times I was in bed, doubled over in pain, or lying on the track floor unable to continue training,” she said.
Following her hospitalization, Montell had a contraceptive implant placed, which she says has helped significantly reduce the severity of her pain. “Now, it’s more manageable, and I feel in control rather than being controlled by the pain,” she noted.
Montell is set to join a star-studded cast on *Strictly Come Dancing*, alongside celebrities like Pete Wicks from *TOWIE*, Olympian Sam Quek, and actress Sarah Hadland. The NHS website offers resources for those seeking advice on managing period pain.
