Ronan Keating's wife Storm was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery in the "most frightening week" of her life.
Storm Keating was initially taken to hospital for a prolapsed disc but has now revealed she had to undergo emergency surgery on her spine.
The Australian fashion designer was diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome by doctors as her situation quickly escalated and she needed "surgical intervention".
Cauda equina syndrome is a severe type of spinal stenosis which causes compression in the lower nerves leading to loss of sensation, incontinence and paralysis if not treated immediately.
Storm, who shares two children with pop star Ronan Keating, posted her ordeal on Instagram, reports the Mirror.
The 39-year-old described it as the most terrifying week of her life and said she wouldn't wish what she had been through on anyone.
She began : " 'It’s been a long and trialling week, the most frightening week of my life.
"But I feel so utterly grateful to Dr Syed Aftab and all the amazing specialists, doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and aids at #CromwellHospital who have assisted me through this.
"On Saturday I was rushed in with what we already knew was a very bad prolapsed disc, which had more recently escalated to the point where it needed surgical intervention."
Storm said she was stabilising in hospital when doctors discovered she had cauda equina compression/ syndrome for which she needed emergency spinal surgery to avoid permanent damage.
"If it wasn’t for Dr Aftab and his acute diligence, care, attentiveness and skills, I would not be walking out of this hospital with the prospects of leading the normal life I had always envisioned I would," Storm revealed.
Sharing her thanks to the hospital staff, Storm said : "There are no words that will ever come close to describing my gratitude to you Syed, thank you.
"And to Georgia and all the wonderful nurses and healthcare assistants who wiped my tears, comforted my fears, cleaned me up and allowed me to keep my dignity in moments where I thought I would lose it... you are amazing human beings to do what you do, thank you."
The mum then said her youngest child Coco turns one tomorrow and she can't wait to get home and be with her family.
"It couldn’t have been easy and especially knowing the way my baby @rokeating worries! So baba, @jackrkeating and @missyykeating you are my heroes and I love you and I can’t wait to get home and see you!!!!"
Storm finished her post: "Finally I just wanted to say thank you so much to everyone for your well wishes this last week, they filled me with strength and courage. I hope that by sharing my story, it’s a small reminder for everyone to take care of your back!
"Many of us take our spine for granted and often our health too... but sometimes the unexpected can throw a real curve ball if you’re not paying attention or if you’re ignoring your body.
"I’m very lucky but I wouldn’t wish what I’ve been through on anyone. We share our highs on Insta but sometimes it’s good to share our lows too. This has been one of mine ❤️"
Storm and Boyzone singer Ronan met in September 2012 when they were working on The X Factor Australia.
They tied the knot in Scotland in 2015 and announced a year later they were expecting their first child; son Cooper who is now three.
Ronan also has three children with his ex-wife Yvonne Connolly; Jack, 21, and daughters Missy, 19, and Ali, 15.
