Amy Schumer gives update on shock diagnosis she received after internet ‘came for her’ over ‘moon face’
Topics: Amy Schumer, Health, Celebrity
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Topics: Amy Schumer, Health, Celebrity
Amy Schumer has provided a health update after the internet trolled the actor for her appearance - while saying that everyone has got the reason she deleted all her Instagram photos wrong.
The comedian has spoken out about her Cushing's syndrome diagnosis, which is a condition resulting from prolonged exposure to high levels of the hormone cortisol.
"I want so much for women to love themselves and be relentless when fighting for their own health in a system that usually doesn't believe them," Schumer said in an Instagram video.
Symptoms of Cushing's syndrome include skin that bruises quickly, having more body fat on your neck and shoulders, thin arms and legs, and a round face, according to the National Institutes of Health.
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Some have linked steroid injections to people developing Cushing's Syndrome, something which Schumer revealed she'd been having after having treatment to help with her breast reduction and C-section scars.
Schumer went on to share on the Call Her Daddy podcast: "So I got these was getting these steroid injections and so it gave me this thing called Cushing syndrome — which I wouldn't have known if the internet hadn't come for me so hard."
And after deleting all her Instagram posts recently 'for no reason' recently, Schumer has provided a health update.
Schumer wrote: "Hey media outlets, I didn’t delete my old photos because they were pre me losing weight. That’s a narrative you created. I’m proud of how I’ve looked always. I have been working to be pain free and I finally am.
"My endometriosis is better. My back is healing. I no longer have Cushing syndrome so my face went back to normal. I am grateful to be strong and healthy especially for my son.
"But your Instagram is not your identity it’s a curation of what you want the world to see and I feel great strong and beautiful and it’s been fun sharing that. I didn’t purposely go on a 'weight loss journey' that’s a fine thing to go on."
The actor continued: "My focus has been on health. I’m sure my weight will always fluctuate. I’m a perimenopausal woman on HRT meds. Wishing you strength and self love on whatever path you’re on as long as it’s kind and respectful to all people. No matter their weight race or religion peace!"
To mark her 'new' Instagram profile on Wednesday (November 12), Schumer shared of herself wearing a Valentino Red Silk-Wool Heart Mini Dress paired with Chanel shoes.