What is Rheumatoid Arthritis and how does it affect people as Adam Thomas reveals diagnosis

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Adam Thomas, the Waterloo Road and Emmerdale actor, has spoken out about his recent health diagnosis as he turned 35, ahead of his upcoming Strictly Come Dancing debut.The actor, 35, celebrated his birthday with a post on Instagram as he shared a snap of himself with his wife, Caroline, and their two children, son Teddy and daughter, Elsie-Rose.

In the post, the star revealed that he has been told that he has Rheumatoid Arthritis. Adam wrote in his caption: "Well it’s my birthday tomorrow and I turn 35!!

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 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!