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Megan Shaw

Emmerdale's Gemma Oaten speaks out on near-death experience after taking Rennies

Former Emmerdale star Gemma Oaten has opened up about the terrifying moment she learnt she has "dangerously high" calcium levels in her body due to taking Rennies and magnesium supplements.

The former Rachel Breckle star, who is now in recovery, appeared on ITV's Lorraine this morning to speak of the ordeal, that saw her rushed to hospital "only two months ago."

However, unbeknownst to Gemma the life-threating condition was years in the making and came as a result of her struggles with acid reflux due to her battle with anorexia.

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