Daisy Ridley has opened up about her recent . The 32-year-old initially attributed her symptoms to the , but later discovered they were due to the According to the NHS, Graves' disease causes the immune system to produce antibodies that make the thyroid produce too much thyroid hormone. It typically affects young or middle-aged women and often runs in families.
In her first public discussion of her diagnosis, Daisy shared that she had been experiencing hot flashes and fatigue after filming Magpie. Initially attributing these symptoms to a "really stressful role", she eventually sought medical advice. An endocrinologist, a specialist in hormone-related diseases, diagnosed her with Graves' disease.
Other symptoms included hand tremors, a racing heart rate, weight loss, and fatigue. Speaking to Women's Health magazine, Daisy said: "It was funny, I was like, 'Oh, I just thought I was annoyed at the world,' but turns out everything is functioning so quickly, you can't chill out." She admitted that her diagnosis left her feeling sad and frustrated.
However, she has made lifestyle changes to manage the disease, such as being more mindful of her diet and practicing self-care. Now, she encourages others to be more aware of their bodies and to seek medical attention when necessary. She remarked: "We all read the stats about women being undiagnosed or under diagnosed and sort of coming to terms with saying, 'I really, actually don't feel good' and not going, 'I'm fine, I'm fine, I'm fin.