Daisy Ridley has been diagnosed with Graves' disease (an autoimmune disease). She revealed this in an exclusive interview for the September/October issue of Women's Health magazine. On that occasion, Ridley shared the story of how she dealt with the autoimmune disease .
" This is the first time I have revealed that I have Graves' disease ," said Daisy Ridley, quoted on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. According to the Mayo Clinic , this autoimmune disease affects the thyroid gland and causes excessive production of thyroid hormones.
Before being diagnosed with Graves, Daisy Ridley had also faced other health problems, such as endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome. The actress began experiencing symptoms such as hot flashes and fatigue after completing filming for her psychological thriller Magpie.
Due to these conditions, Ridley then decided to consult a GP. Ridley initially thought her symptoms were caused by stress due to the heavy role she played in the film Magpie. Although Graves' disease cannot be cured permanently, medications can help reduce the risk and manage symptoms more effectively.
For Ridley, the most successful approach was to stick to a daily medication regimen and a more controlled diet. Ridley switched to a gluten-free diet because she felt it helped her feel better. She also added self-care and exercise into her daily routine.
" I take an hour just for myself, which I use to do whatever I need to do to feel better ," the Star Wars star further explained. Acupuncture, massage, infrared sauna, and cryotherapy have helped Ridley a lot in her healing process. After adopting these lifestyle changes, Ridley realized how bad her condition had been before.
" I didn't realize how bad I felt at the time. Looking back, I wonder, 'How did I get through it?' " she said. The 32-year-old woman began to pay more attention to her body's 'signals'. She stressed that even if the problem seems small, it is important not to ignore it and get it checked out immediately.
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