Jennie Garth told Insider in an exclusive interview that she has been battling osteoarthritis for three years. Mayo Clinic says that osteoarthritis is "the most common form of arthritis," and that it is associated with joint pain in one's "hands, knees, hips, and spine."
Now revealing her diagnosis to the public years after she initially received it, Garth opened up about both the triumphs and struggles related to the degenerative joint disease. Upon undergoing multiple X-rays and an MRI, Garth remembers feeling like she was "too young" for the diagnosis. With time, Garth has chocked her early-onset diagnosis up as "a new, interesting development in [her] maturing."
She also shared some things that have helped alleviate the symptoms of pain in her fingers, hands and knees. Notably, the list included stretching, hiking, and playing golf. The actress also collaborated with Volteran Gel, which is supposed to help with arthritis pain, to film an advert (via Instagram).
By sharing her story, Garth is showing that arthritis isn't just an elderly health issue and helping to normalize her diagnosis. It was a realization that took her some time to come to terms with. "I didn't want to be that person who talks about their ailments," she told Insider. Perhaps she doesn't mean to inspire others with her story, but she certainly has a determined, healthy outlook on life. "I definitely don't let anything limit me," she says.
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