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Former Emmerdale star Adam Thomas has shared he was left "struggling to walk" after being given a life-changing diagnosis.
Adam, who now stars in Waterloo Road, was recently told he has rheumatoid arthritis - an autoimmune condition that causes joint pain, swelling and stiffness. The actor has now told OK! about his diagnosis and the struggles that have come with it.Adam said: "I'm on [lots] of medication, so I probably won't remember this chat! It's been tough, but I'm on the road to recovery.
Adam was given the diagnosis just days before his birthday in August. He shared the news with fans on social media, along with a photo of himself with wife, Caroline, and their children, son Teddy and daughter, Elsie-Rose. "I’ve been in a lot of pain since January, it started with my knees and then travelled to my wrists, fingers and now ankles and toes. I never knew what was happening and finally after several blood tests and back and forth to doctors and hospitals, I’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis".
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