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Emmerdale star reveals he's been in pain 'every day' for two years - and is now 'struggling to walk'


A former Emmerdale star has opened up about their health battle and has revealed that they have "never been pain free" after being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis

Adam Thomas has been open about his arthritis journey (Image: @adamthomas21/Instagram)“I’ve been off them now for 5 weeks or so and not been on anything and the pain has definitely increased, finding it hard to walk again, especially in the morning and my wrists and fingers are just as bad if not worse! Having appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2023, the Waterloo Road star admitted that it was during his time on the show that he felt less pain as he took steroid injections - which can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Fans have showered Adam with messages of support after he opened up about his health (Image: Instagram)“I genuinely do not talk to anyone about any of this, and the reason I share this is because I know a lot of you are suffering, but I want you to know that we have to stay strong!

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