Footy WAG Tahlia Giumelli says she suffers 'next-level pain' as she reveals her secret health battle

NRL WAG and model Tahlia Giumelli has revealed her secret battle with spondylitis, or inflammatory arthritis, in her lower back.

The 29-year-old said her doctor is investigating the issue which is believed to be linked to her Crohn’s disease. 

Tahlia, who is engaged to Tom Burgess, shared a picture of herself looking downcast on the couch and said she is suffering incredible pain.

NRL WAG and model Tahlia Giumelli has revealed her secret battle with spondylitis, or inflammatory arthritis, in her lower back 

‘My GP is currently investigating spondylitis (inflammatory arthritis) in my lower back, which is also known to be associated with Crohn’s disease,’ she wrote. 

‘Just because you can’t see an injury or illness doesn’t mean it’s not there or that people aren’t struggling daily,’ she added.

Tahlia said she’s been going to the gym and Pilates to help with the pain, as well as taking regular baths.

The 29-year-old said her doctor is investigating the issue which is believed to be linked to her Crohn’s disease 

 Tahlia said she’s been going to the gym and Pilates to help with the pain, as well as taking regular baths 

‘I have good days and bad and today is a bad one,’ she wrote.  

‘People see a very small snippet of our lives so wanted to share one part of what we juggle.’

In the past, Tahlia has been open about her battle with Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel disease. 

In March last year, the beauty was rushed to hospital in an ambulance after an attack of the ‘silent but painful’ disease. 

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract.

It can cause abdominal pain, diarrhoea and anaemia, as well as life-threatening complications.

Speaking to Body and Soul in 2017, Tahlia described her battle with the disease, and how understanding fiancé Tom is about her illness. 

‘I’m pretty honest and this is something I wouldn’t hide. Tom was really understanding,’ she said.

‘He’s been a good support through and through from the beginning – he’s always encouraging me. He’s amazing.’

The Miss Universe Australia 2018 finalist also revealed she has to avoid certain foods to avoid flare ups. 

 In the past, Tahlia has been open about her battle with Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory bowel disease. Speaking to Body and Soul in 2017, Tahlia described her battle with the disease, and how understanding fiancé Tom is about her illness