Missy Elliot Has Graves' Disease - An Autoimmune Disorder
Missy Elliot has been battling Graves' disease - an autoimmune disorder that affects the thyroid.
The "Work It" hit maker tells People, she was diagnosed with the disease in 2008 and has since been receiving radiation treatment to help minimize the symptoms.
Elliott, 39, reveals that she suffered severe mood swings and hair loss and it was so unexpected, she couldn't even write or drive a car.
"I was [driving and] trying to put my foot on the brake, but my leg was jumping. I couldn't keep the brake down and almost crashed," she says. "I couldn't write because my nervous system was so bad-I couldn't even use a pen."
She adds, "I'm 30 pounds lighter because I've been exercising. My thyroid is functioning, so I haven't had to take medication in about nine months. (But) you live with it for the rest of your life."
While there is no known cure for Graves' disease, there are treatments available to help reduce the symptoms.
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