Mariah Carey: Nick Cannon Is In A Lot Of Pain

First Published: January 5, 2012 10:22 AM EST Credit: Twitter Caption Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are seen in a hospital bed in Aspen, Colorado on January 4, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Nick Cannon continues to improve after being hospitalized for what wife Mariah Carey called a mild kidney failure. As always, hes in good spirits considering the situation, Mariah, who posted a pic of herself with Nick in his Aspen hospital bed on Wednesday, told People. The situation is not easy, she explained. [He is] in a lot of pain we are hopeful that hell be 100 percent as soon as possible. Adding, We really appreciate everybodys love and support. On Wednesday, Nick told his fans on Twitter that he was headed back to Los Angeles for treatment. Currently being transfered to a hospital in LA. Thank you all for all your love, prayers and concern. You know me I will be aight, he wrote. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.