Tollywood actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has been suffering from a disease called ‘Myositis’ (auto immune condition) for some years. Recently she shared the timeline of her Myositis diagnosis and the challenges she faced after learning about her autoimmune condition. She is currently undergoing treatment and slowly recovering.
Samantha about Her Painful Experience
Samantha explained when the symptoms of this disease appeared in an interview.
‘In 2022, I went to the Koffee with Karan show along with Akshay Kumar. I told Karan on the show that I was very calm and cool. I wanted to focus more on my career. I felt very lethargic during that shooting itself. After completing the shooting, I came to Hyderabad. The next day, I went to shoot the movie ‘Khushi’. I faced very difficult situations there. I felt very lethargic during that shooting too. My whole body went into shutdown. From then on, my health started deteriorating. I did not know what was happening. It took a long time to identify the disease. The circumstances that happened after that are known to everyone. I am currently undergoing treatment for it. It may take some more time to recover from this,’ Samantha explained.
'yes, this happened' but it doesn't mean my life ends there. It begins where it ends. I am happy, doing good work, with incredible people, and looking forward to the next phase of my life," the actor said.
Episode of Separation with Naga Chaitanya
Samantha opened up in this interview about the separation episode with fellow actor Naga Chaitanya Akkineni. After diagnosing her diseases, some disputes erupted in their family. Then, in July 2021, Samantha removed the surname Akkineni from her social media accounts. Her action caused speculation of discord between the 'star couple'. Samantha and Naga Chaitanya announced their separation in October 2021, days before their fourth anniversary. Their divorce was finalised the following year.
At the very beginning of her career in the Telugu film industry, Samantha met Naga Chaitanya, who is an actor and the son of superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni, while filming the Telugu movie 'Ye Maya Chesave' in 2010. They fell in love, started dating, and got married in Goa following Hindu rituals on 6 October 2017, then followed by Christian customs on 7 October 2017.
Symptoms and Causes for Myositis
Myositis is a rare group of diseases that causes chronic inflammation of the muscles, resulting in muscle weakness and pain. Some of the main symptoms…
· Muscle weakness, especially in the arms or legs
· Fatigue, especially after standing or walking
· Difficulty swallowing or breathing
· Joint or muscle pain
· Swelling
· Frequent falling
· A rash on the eyelids, elbows, knees, and knuckles
Myositis can be causes by an injury, infection, or autoimmune disease also. Different forms of Myositis affect different groups of muscles throughout patient’s body. It usually affects the muscles to use for moving, including muscles in the Arms and Shoulders, Legs and Hips, and Abdomen and Spine. Some people may experience muscle weakness on or near their Eyes, Esophagus (Oesophagus), and Diaphragm. Medical experts aren't certain what cause the disease, and there's no cure for it.
What does Samantha Eat?
Samantha adheres to a strict diet and exercise regimen to preserve her health and control her autoimmune disorder, Myositis. She follows a plant-based vegan diet, which consists mostly of vegetables and excludes dairy and non-vegetarian items. Samantha's diet excludes processed foods, refined sugars, and unhealthy fats—all of which can increase inflammation and oxidative stress.
Additionally, she prepares her own almond milk and cultivates her own fruits and vegetables. She favours a diet recommended for its anti-inflammatory properties. Food helps her maintain a stable weight and manage her Myositis symptoms. Samantha also includes both cardio workouts and strength training in her exercise regimen. Her main areas of focus are lifestyle, sleep, stress management, and exercise.
