A Vicar of Dibley cast member named Dawn French shared some of her daily routines.
Dawn French gave an Instagram update on her painful health situation and her coping mechanisms on Wednesday.
Before disclosing that she has osteoarthritis, Dawn wrote on her Instagram account: “Glamorous start to the day when you have a crumbly knee.”. The photo she shared showed her on her knees and feet, holding an exercise ball between her thighs.
The discomfort in Dawn’s knees has been discussed in the past. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis in the UK, according to the NHS, and it makes joints uncomfortable and stiff.
Legs, feet, and a stability ball.
Since the condition typically affects the knees, hips, and tiny joints of the hands, Dawn is not alone in her suffering.
Osteoarthritis can be treated with regular exercise and physiotherapy and is a condition brought on by age, excessive joint use, and obesity.
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The 65-year-old is definitely on the right track to managing her osteoarthritis, and she has previously talked about how nutrition and exercise helped her lose 7.5 stone, going from 19 stone to 11.5 stone.
Using an exercise ball, the feet and legs.
Before having a, Dawn explained that she needed to lose weight.
hysterectomy after a uterine cancer scare, claiming that she made the decision to have the procedure to remove her womb because her doctor was concerned that she might have the disease.
When her hysterectomy was scheduled, she remarked, “The doctor said that if I could lose some weight before the operation, they would be able to do it via keyhole, and I would recover in about three weeks.”. If not, a significant open surgery with a three-month recovery period would be necessary. Consequently, I began my weight-loss plan.
No magic wand, she made it clear. “All I did for weeks and weeks was eat tiny, joyless low-calorie meals and exercise much more. It was gloomy. I lost 7.5 pounds of weight. I may undergo keyhole surgery. Great. It was purely functional.
Dawn French’s state of health.
Dawn has osteoarthritis and has previously mentioned having throat nodules, but overall she is in good health.
Throat nodules, or growths on the vocal cords, can form when you strain or overuse your voice, particularly when talking loudly or for a long time as Dawn does on stage during a tour.
Dawn French displaying her bright top and grey fringe.
Dawn French is open and honest about her health.
Dawn makes use of a clever tool to ease her discomfort, and we appreciate how proactive she is about taking care of her medical needs!
