Famous People with Arthritis

Kathleen Turner

Kathleen Turner, an American actress best known for her role in Body Heat, learned she had rheumatoid arthritis in 1993 when she was in her mid 40s. Turner describes that her condition disrupted her sex life and led her towards alcoholism. Since beginning treatment, Turner states that medication and regular exercise have helped her cope with RA.

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November 24, 2013

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July 1, 2014