Emmerdale star Adam Thomas has opened up about his two-and-a-half-year battle with rheumatoid arthritis, revealing he has been in constant pain since his diagnosis. The 36-year-old actor, known for playing Adam Barton in the ITV soap, was diagnosed with the autoimmune condition shortly before his appearance on Strictly Come Dancing in 2023.
Thomas told Good Morning Britain's Susanna Reid on Tuesday (11 February) that he has experienced daily pain since the diagnosis. However, he has now found a potential breakthrough in the form of a carnivore diet, which he says has significantly reduced inflammation. 'I feel like the inflammation is going down a little bit and I'm getting my life back,' he said.
The actor explained that he had tried numerous medications and treatments before turning to the diet, which consists of meat, fish, and eggs. He noted that the diet has given him hope, saying, 'I can see light at the end of the tunnel. I'm feeling the best way I've felt for a while.'
Rheumatoid arthritis causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints, typically affecting the hands, feet, and wrists. Thomas previously shared that his symptoms started in his knees and spread to his wrists, fingers, ankles, and toes. He joined Strictly in 2023 to regain mobility and fitness despite the condition.
