Jennie Garth is opening up to her fans about her early onset osteoarthritis diagnosis.
The Beverly Hills 90210 actress recently revealed to Insider that she was initially diagnosed when she was 47-years-old. Now, at 50, Garth says she isn't letting the condition "limit" her from living an active lifestyle.
The show ran for 10 years on FOX and featured a number of up-and-coming actors in the cast including Tori Spelling, Luke Perry, Jason Priestley, and Brian Austin Green. Garth was one of the few cast members who stayed on for the show's entire 10-year run.
The CW's version of the show lasted five seasons before ending in 2013. Original cast member Shannon Doherty also reprised her role in the reboot as a guest star.
Despite living with symptoms and a diagnosis for years, Garth has only recently discussed her medical condition publicly. She explained that she wants other people to look for the signs that they might need to discuss with their doctor.
Speaking to Insider, the actress opened up about what it has been like living with the condition and how she refuses to let it "limit" her active lifestyle.
She revealed that she was initially diagnosed when she was 47, after experiencing pain and stiffness in her hands and knees.
Symptoms can include pain, stiffness, tenderness, lack of flexibility, swelling, grating sensation, and bone spurs.
But Garth has no plans of letting it slow her down.
Shannen Doherty was initially diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer in 2015. Since then, she has been nothing but open and honest with her fans about her journey.
Unfortunately, in February 2019 the cancer returned as stage IV breast cancer and spread to other parts of her body.
"I hope I encourage people to get mammograms, to get regular checkups, to cut thru the fear and face whatever might be in front of you. In 2015 I got diagnosed with breast cancer," she added.
"I had a mastectomy and did chemo and radiation. I had many nose bleeds from the chemo. Not sure if any of you experienced this. I also was beyond tired," Doherty penned.
Garth seems to have adopted a similar attitude when it comes to her diagnosis of early-onset osteoarthritis, focusing on what she can control and continuing to live life to the fullest.
"When you know what you're dealing with physically, there's always a workaround," she continued. "I definitely don't let anything limit me."
