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Strictly Come Dancing star Adam Thomas revealed he was diagnosed with a painful chronic condition after being 'in a lot of pain' since the beginning of the year.
The soap star took to social media to announce he was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis after several blood tests and trips to the hospital. Despite the condition, he told fans he can't wait to be challenged on the Strictly dance floor. "Well it’s my birthday tomorrow and I turn 35!!" he said. "How did that happen, does this mean I should stop acting like a kid now haha. As much as I act like a kid, my body is telling another story…
"I’ve been in a lot of pain since January, it started with my knees and then traveled 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!"
He was recently announced as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing
The Strictly star has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritisHe continued: "I thought that was something people, later on in there life get… but that’s not the case, clearly! It’s been a tough old year but … Finally, I’m on the right plan now! Finally getting it under control. For now!
"But some days are better than others and am not going to lie, it’s been hard not being able to train properly, it’s has had a huge knock on effect for me personally, but not only that for my family too!!"
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He went on to thank his wife Caroline Daly and their children for supporting him through the difficult journey. "I don’t know too much about the condition yet as am still learning but, what i have done is learnt a lot about myself and the fact I’d be lost with out this lot!" Adam added.
The announcement may put fears into Strictly fans as he was recently announced as the eighth star to join this year's dancing competition earlier this week – but Adam has insisted the competition will help him. "The reason I signed up to strictly is because I just want to be able to move again, get fit and do it, all with a smile on my face! It really couldn’t have come at a better time I’m a firm believer of everything happening for a reason, and I know the journey I’ve been on was meant to happen, to never take small things in life for granted! …Like going for a run, playing with my kids and just being able to walk with no pain!
"I know it’s going to be tough and I’ve definitely got my work cut out but am up for the challenge and can not wait to get on that dance floor!! I suppose the reason am telling you this is if anyone out there, is suffering what ever your situation… stay strong get the right help where and when you can!"