Jennie Garth has opened up about the diagnosis she had a few years ago that “surprised” her because of her age. The “Beverly Hills, 90210” actress was diagnosed with osteoarthritis around age 45 and thought she wasn’t “old enough” to be diagnosed with the common form of arthritis.
According to the Mayo Clinic, arthritis occurs “when the protective cartilage that protects the ends of bones wears away over time.” The condition can affect any joint but is most commonly found in the knees, hips, spine, and hands. And while the damage is irreversible, symptoms can be managed by staying active and receiving treatment.
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Garth Thinks He’s Too Young To Have Arthritis
She recently told PEOPLE, “I was kind of shocked to hear the news from my doctor after coming in and complaining about pain in my knees and hips and different places around my body and wondering what was going on. And I was shocked because hear the word arthritis come out of his mouth.” He went on to explain why he didn’t expect the diagnosis. “Because I associate arthritis with…I’m not old enough to have arthritis. Let’s put it that way,” he said. “But yeah, you can get arthritis at any age and I didn’t really realize it.”
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Garth thinks that his years of active lifestyle and physical activity may have contributed to his diagnosis but says arthritis also runs in his family. “I started talking to my mother and other members of my family, and found that they were also experiencing it,” he said. “A lot of people do it but they don’t want to talk about it.”
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Garth Collaborates With Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel
Garth eases his pain through his partnership with Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel, an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory gel, as well as their CareWalks initiative for September Pain Awareness Month. Garth hasn’t been shy about discussing the situation and says he’s “ready” to be able to use his platform to help others. “This is just an opportunity to use my situation to open a conversation and help other people with that,” he said. “To find out how to use Voltaren Gel to help, it was a great thing for me. But also to be able to share that information with other people with arthritis pain.”
The actor says he is now in a good place with managing his arthritis. “It’s something you just start living life and learning how to manage and go through different products and different exercise regimes and diets,” he explains. “It’s really important to be your own health advocate. You’re like your CEO. You’re really running your business. Because no one else is going to do it.”
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Aged 50, Stays Active And Doesn’t Forget To Take Care Of His Mental Health
The mother of three, Luca, 25, Lola, 19, and Fiona, 15, stays active and takes care of her mental health, and attributes that to being in a good place at 50. He practices daily meditation, walks and is an avid golfer. He also said he has been in therapy since his 20s. “I’ve learned a lot about myself and how to take care of myself,” she told Yahoo Life. “Through therapy, I’ve learned how to take care of myself.”
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Turning 50 earlier this year brought some changes for the actress. He felt it was “a bit of a mental roller coaster” but was determined to stay positive through all the changes. “It is an important event. But I have to say, that you come to a very cool space at 50 – a place of inner confidence and calm, and it really feels good,” he explained. “I didn’t think it would feel this good, but it really does.”
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