Dynamo stepped out with his dogs on Monday, weeks after telling fans he had gone to hospital due to a Crohn’s disease flare-up.
The magician, 37, real name Steven Frayne, was diagnosed with Crohn’s aged 17 and has had a lot to deal with as he also contracted coronavirus two months ago.
While out, Dynamo was pictured picking up some shopping, including some Dairylea lunchables and a Chomp bar.
Getting better: Magician Dynamo walked his dogs on Monday just weeks after going to hospital following a Crohn’s disease flare-up and after recovering from coronavirus
He was also pictured filling his car up with petrol as he wore a Three of Hearts face mask, a C.P Company top and cargo trousers and Adidas trainers.
At one point, he struggled to help get his two large dogs into his car.
In mid-May, Dynamo shared a statement on Instagram, writing: ‘Today is IBD (irritable bowl syndrome) awareness day.
‘I was supposed to be doing some talks about it to let people know what its like and to help those suffering, but unfortunate I suffered a flare up yesterday and will be unable to fulfil my commitments today.
Treat day: While out, Dynamo was pictured picking up some shopping, including some Dairylea lunchables and a Chomp bar
‘Really sorry to let people down…especially today. But for us going through it, it’s an IBD life, not just one day, and it can affect us when we least expect it.
‘Hate to burden you with my woe’s but feel bad to those who I have let down today. Heading to hospital to get checked out, my team will keep you posted and I will be back before you know it. Stay strong out there everyone. [sic]’
The star contracted COVID-19 in March and had been self-isolating at his North West London home after suffering from ‘a persistent cough’ and ‘lots of aches and pains’.
Easy does it: At one point, he struggled to help get his two large dogs into his car
Tough time: The magician, 37, real name Steven Frayne, was diagnosed with Crohn’s aged 17 and has had a lot to deal with as he also contracted coronavirus two months ago
He revealed he was in recovery after being stricken with ‘severe’ COVID-19 symptoms – commonly a persistent cough and feverish temperature – in an Instagram post shared with followers at the end of March.
Speaking to The Chris Evans Virgin Radio Breakfast Show, Dynamo revealed he was working his way back to full health after self-isolating for two weeks, a recommendation given to all suspected carriers by the World Health Organisation.
Reflecting on his experience with the virus, Dynamo admitted his symptoms were exacerbated because of Crohn’s.
He explained: ‘I obviously was struck down by COVID. My case was, you know, it was possibly a mild case, but it got quite severe because of my existing condition.
Announcement: In mid-May, Dynamo shared a statement on Instagram, writing: ‘Today is IBD (irritable bowl syndrome) awareness day’ as he admitted he was going to hospital
‘Last couple of weeks, I spent a lot of time, you know, in bed. I’ve been self isolating and following all of the rules. Now I’m definitely feeling in much better spirits. Still a little bit croaky, so I apologize for my husky voice right now.’
Reaching out to fans, the Bradford born star insisted the merciless, indiscriminate nature of the virus should encourage people to live life in the moment.
He said: ‘I think everybody right now is going through it. And I think, you know, if anything, it just in some ways, it shows us that we shouldn’t take things for granted and we should make the most of the moments that we go through.
‘And most of our family and I will hope everyone’s taking this time as well as, you know, taking care of themselves, but trying to be positive and use this time wisely.’
Facing up: The magician admits his underlying battle with Crohn’s disease, helped him prepare for two weeks in self-isolation away from his loved ones (pictured in February)
The magician admits his underlying battle with Crohn’s disease, a condition he was diagnosed with at 17, helped him prepare for two weeks in self-isolation away from his loved ones.
Dynamo – who lives with his family in north-west London – revealed his hospitalisation with the illness served to foreshadow his enforced quarantine with the coronavirus.
‘I spend a lot of time, obviously, in hospital myself,’ he added. ‘And there was a point when I was going through my worst with my Crohn’s disease and food poisoning, where the doctors thought I was contagious so they wouldn’t allow people to come in or me to go out.
‘So I was literally on my own with just my imagination for a couple of weeks. And this was a couple of years ago. So right now, you know, I’m kind of doing it again like everybody else in the country and around the world.’