Adam Thomas has opened up about his arthritis diagnosis and how he plans to get his life back on track, thanks to a new medication and his desire to cure the condition naturally
Adam Thomas “lost hope” after he was diagnosed with an agonising health condition. The actor was just 34 when he was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis after experiencing pain following an injury to his knees. He initially believed he had pulled a ligament, but later experienced pain in his wrists.
Blood test later confirmed his diagnosis, with Adam saying that he hadn’t gone a day without being in pain due to the autoimmune condition. Arthritis causes pain and inflammation in a joint, affecting people of all ages, including children.
The NHS states that osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are the two most common types of the condition. The condition is managed by inflammatory medication, in the form of tablets or steroid injections.
Now, the 36-year-old Waterloo Road star has opened up about his condition and how he’s finally getting his life back on track. Taking to Instagram, the former Emmerdale actor shared a snap, injecting himself in the thigh with medication. Captioning his upload, he penned: “I lost hope… I never thought I’d get my old life back… I was wrong!
“To anyone struggling with arthritis and is lost and can’t seem to find hope… Stay strong! Its along and painful road but I promise you…You will! These meds have changed my life… I’m pretty sure this post will get taken down again, but before it does… I get so many questions asking what meds I’m on and I’ve been on several but the only one that has worked for me are biologic injections.
“I have an injection once every two weeks, no side effects no brain fog no throwing up, nothing! Nothing but pain free!!! I know this isn’t going to heal the disease but it’s given me a life I never thought I’d have again!”
He went on to write: “Still putting in the work and focusing on diet and recovery as I’d like to think this disease can be cured naturally and one day I’d like to not have to take any meds but until then… I want to bring hope to those who are suffering and also awareness to this disease as I feel like it’s not talked about enough! I see you, I feel you and I know how hard it can be, but don’t lose hope don’t lose yourself to this disease. Too much love.”
His upload, which has been liked over 25,000 times, was flooded with messages of support from his followers. One penned: “Biologics changed my life.” A second added: “Amjevita changed my life after the hell that was methotrexate! Biologics are the best/ Well done for highlighting it.”
Meanwhile, a third went on to write: “I have methotrexate & biotic injections to for my Rheumatoid Arthritis. They do and have made a big difference to the pain, swelling and suffering. I was diagnosed officially 8 years ago. These injections can make such a difference to someone life, the awareness is needed thank you.”
But one social media user was quick to acknowledge that the medication Adam is using may not be suitable for everybody. They said: “I think this type of awareness is amazing, but people should be aware that biologics are immunosuppressants, so definitely not without their risks or side effects. They also don’t work for everyone, and there are many different versions. They are amazing, but not as certain for everyone as they have been for you. I’m happy you’ve had such a good success story!”
But while Adam hopes that this diet and lifestyle change can help cure the condition naturally, there is no cure. The NHS states that while there isn’t a cure, those with osteoarthritis can change their lifestyle, take medication and often have surgery to help slow down the progression.
Meanwhile, for those with rheumatoid, various treatments including disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs and biological treatments can help slow down the progression, but not cure it.
Source: Mirror
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