Christina Haack has been through a lot during her time in the public eye. She began her HGTV career married to Tarek El Moussa, and has since gone through three divorces that have all been documented on her various shows and in the media.
Stress has taken a toll on Haack over the years, and coupled with various health struggles, have led to a number of medical issues for the reality star. Scroll down to learn more about her autoimmune illness and other health issues, as well as how she’s doing today.
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