AEmmerdale legend Adam Thomas, who played Adam Barton in the soap, shared a picture on social media. He has been battling arthritis. The actor opened up about his struggles and shared the medicines that are helping him recover. He also urged the patients to stay strong. Dive in to know everything.
Adam Opens Up On His Health Struggles!
Adam Thomas, who played Adam Barton in the soap, revealed his rheumatoid arthritis last August. He learned about it in 2023 while participating in Strictly Come Dancing. The actor has been sharing updates with the fans on social media after suffering from pain. Sometimes he can’t even walk at points. Recently, Adam Thomas took to Instagram to share a health update.
The soap star wanted to encourage the people who have similar health conditions to his. In the picture, he was taking medicine for Arthritis. He said that it changed his life. The soap actor added that he had lost hope and thought that he wouldn’t be able to move on in life. But he was wrong. He urged the Arthritis patients to stay strong. Adam wrote that if anyone is lost due to the disease, they will overcome it.
Adam Shares Further Details Urging Fans To Stay Strong!
He added that the medicines have changed his life. He said that the post will get taken down, but before it does, he wants to clear some doubts. Adam said that he receives numerous questions about the medicines he is taking. Adam mentioned that he had consumed several medicines, but only biologic injections have worked for him. He gets injected once every two weeks. The actor added that there are no side effects, such as brain fog or pain. He shared that it won’t heal the disease, but it has given him life.
The former Emmerdale actor shared that he also focuses on his diet and recovery so that one day he doesn’t have to take any medicines. Adam revealed that he wanted to bring hope to those who are suffering. The awareness also needs to be spread. He concluded and urged not to lose hope. According to the NHS, rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints, hands, feet, and legs. Though there is no cure, early diagnosis can help. Did you like Adam Barton in the soap? Share your views in the comments. Stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more Emmerdale updates!
