Daisy Ridley thought she was stressed and exhausted because of her hyper-active daily routine, but it was later revealed she was suffering from an autoimmune disease.
The ‘Star Wars’ actress recently felt comfortable sharing her feelings Diagnosis of Graves’ diseaseIt is a condition in which the thyroid gland becomes overactive and is most commonly found in women and people over the age of 30.
Ridley, 32, has previously been Diagnosis of endometriosis (a disease in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus) and polycystic ovaries, commonly known as a hormonal imbalance that causes problems with the menstrual cycle.
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Daisy Ridley has revealed her diagnosis of Graves’ disease after she mistakenly thought her symptoms of fatigue were related to stress. (Jonny Marlow for Women’s Health)
“This is the first time I’ve shared that (it was Graves’),” he said. women’s Health Ridley learned of his diagnosis in September 2023, which only occurred after his general practitioner suggested Ridley see an endocrinologist when he complained of hot flashes and fatigue – two common symptoms of the disease.
Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that can cause hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, according to the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Thyroid hormones regulate the way your body uses energy, so they affect nearly every part of your body, even your heartbeat.
Ridley admitted her physical condition had deteriorated after she completed filming the psychological thriller “Magpie,” in which she plays Annette, a woman caught in a difficult relationship.
Ridley believed that stress was the reason she felt so exhausted after playing the role in the film. (Jonny Marlow for Women’s Health)
Ridley said, “I thought, ‘Well, I’ve just played a really stressful role; that’s probably why I’m feeling unwell.'” Additional symptoms included a rapid heartbeat, weight loss, and hand tremors.
Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that can cause hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid.
His doctor explained that Graves’ feeling is often described as “tired but excited”, which is a feeling that makes a person feel “tired but excited”. “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” The star can easily relate.
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“It was weird, I thought, “Oh, I was just thinking I was upset with the world,” but it turned out everything was going so fast you couldn’t keep calm.”
With her diagnosis it was time for her to think about how she could improve herself physically. She began taking medication daily and, despite already being a staunch vegetarian, Ridley also began a diet. gluten free diet,
The “Star Wars” actress adopted a gluten-free diet to relieve symptoms of Graves’ disease. (Jonny Marlow for Women’s Health)
“I’m not too strict about it, but in general cutting out gluten makes me feel better,” Ridley said. It didn’t take long for her to feel small changes taking shape in her life.
“It was weird, I thought, “Oh, I was just thinking I was upset with the world,” but it turned out everything was going so fast you couldn’t keep calm.”
“I didn’t realize at first how bad I was feeling,” she said. “Then I looked back and thought, ‘How did I do that?'”
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Her diagnosis gave the “Young Woman and the Sea” actress a new sense of awareness, reminding her to take care of herself — mind, body and spirit. She began incorporating infrared saunas, cryotherapy, acupuncture and massage into her routine, in addition to keeping crystals with her at all times.
“I’ve always been health conscious and now I’m trying to be even more health conscious,” Ridley said. “I’m very involved in holistic things, but I also understand that it’s a privilege to be able to do those things.”
Daisy Ridley first gained fame as Rey in the 2015 film “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” (Karawai Tang)
She is still learning how to properly take care of herself with her new diagnosis.
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“We all read the statistics about women being undiagnosed or underdiagnosed and they tend to say, ‘I really don’t feel well,’ and not say, ‘I’m OK, I’m OK, I’m OK, I’m OK.’ It’s normal to not feel well,” she said.
“In fact it’s less serious than a lot of people think. Even if you can deal with it, you shouldn’t do it. If there’s a problem, you just shouldn’t suffer (from it).”
