Sadie Frost has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.
The 52-year-old actress – who was marred to Jude Law from 1997 until 2003 – has revealed she was diagnosed with the condition, which causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints, during a trip to the Himalayas.
She wrote on Instagram: "Every time i visit India i discover something new.. i love the culture, philosophies & the faith! It reminds me what is important for me … And being healthy is at the top of my list … I recently been diagnosed with early RA which can be quite painful! Its silly because i blame myself but its mainly a genetic disorder and just happens when things degenerate then inflame. (sic)"
Sadie has recently been staying at a wellness retreat in the foothills of the Himalayas.
And the London-born star – who is also known for her close friendship with model Kate Moss – has thanked the retreat for looking after her following her recent diagnosis.
Sadie wrote on the photo-sharing website: "i would love to thank @anandainthehimalayas its been so blissful – thankful for their wisdom, care , Dr’s & tips to ease the inflammation. listed below- if it helps one other person then thats good- i want to prevent taking hardcore medicine – so the below is for me with an Ayurvedic diet and remedies … Up your omega 3, calcium, Vit C&D (sic)
"Drink warm water Turmeric, black-pepper, cider vinegar, rub sesame oil into the painful areas … Don’t stress . Moderate exercise. (sic)"
Sadie previously admitted to suffering with anxiety when she was a child.
The British star revealed she would often endure panic attacks when she was thrown into certain social situations, which would leave her feeling emotionally crippled.
Speaking in 2017, she said: "I suffered from anxiety from a child and having panic attacks as a kid, and when you grow up through that, certain situations become crippling."