Jenny Slatten, a star of "90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way," shared a health update on Wednesday confirming her diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [1, 2].
The announcement brings public attention to the progression of a neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Slatten's transparency regarding her condition provides a window into the timeline between early symptoms and a formal clinical diagnosis.
Slatten posted the update via Instagram Stories, featuring a selfie with her husband, Sumit Singh [1]. She said that the process of discussing her health was "very emotional and overwhelming" [3].
According to Slatten, her first symptom appeared in December 2024 when she experienced a severe choking episode while drinking water [2]. This event preceded her formal diagnosis by approximately one year [1]. She was officially diagnosed with ALS in December 2025 [1].
Despite the diagnosis, Slatten reassured her followers about her current physical state. She said, "I’m still able to walk around and Sumit is still allowed to smile" [1]. The post aimed to inform the public about the progression of the disease while highlighting the support she receives from her husband [2, 3].
ALS is a progressive disease that eventually affects a person's ability to move, speak, and breathe. By sharing her journey from the first symptom in late 2024 to her diagnosis in late 2025, Slatten documented the prolonged period of uncertainty that often accompanies the onset of the condition [1, 2].
“"I’m still able to walk around and Sumit is still allowed to smile."”
Slatten's public timeline underscores the diagnostic lag often associated with ALS, where a year can pass between the first physical warning sign and a medical confirmation. Her decision to share this on a high-visibility platform like Instagram increases awareness of the disease's early indicators and the psychological toll of the diagnostic process.
