Hey there, friends. You’ve probably heard about Wendy Williams stepping away from her show for a little while. Well, here's the scoop: Wendy is taking a three-week hiatus because she's dealing with Graves' disease. At 53 years old, Wendy opened up about her condition on the February 21 episode of her show, The Wendy Williams Show. She didn’t shy away from the details, explaining exactly what this autoimmune disorder is all about.
What Exactly is Graves' Disease?
Let me break it down for you. Graves' disease affects the thyroid, which can cause some pretty intense symptoms. Wendy described it like this: "Graves' disease squeezes the muscles behind your eyeballs." And that’s just one part of it. This condition can also lead to a rapid heartbeat, irritability, and trouble sleeping. Wendy's been dealing with all of that while keeping her energy up for her audience. That takes serious strength, folks.
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After sharing her message on Twitter, Wendy's fans rallied around her in a big way. One fan wrote, "So much empathy for you Wendy! These '50s for us women are not for the wimpy! You are our 'friend in our head,' so take good care!" Another added, "You know, Wendy — every time I am pissed or frustrated or annoyed about something, I watch you and immediately feel better. You make me laugh. You are so authentic. I love your presentation. From a 60-year-old man, that's saying a lot. Bottom line – YOU ROCK. Get well soon!" And a third chimed in, "YES, get that break you deserve, Miss Wendy! Hope you feel better soon, you'll be missed!"
Wendy’s Journey with Graves' Disease
Wendy's been battling a thyroid condition for years, but recently, she admitted her thyroid has been acting "totally cattywampus." Initially, she thought her symptoms were tied to menopause and the stress of helping her son, Kevin, with college applications. But eventually, the signs became too obvious to ignore. Wendy even credited her viewers for spotting the red flags before she did. "You caught it before I did," she said, showing how connected she feels to her audience.
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Recent Health Challenges
Just weeks before this announcement, Wendy had to cancel some of her shows because she was feeling "flu-ish." In an Instagram video on February 14, she told her fans, "It's not the flu yet, but I feel flu-ish. It's not a five on a scale of one to five, it's not even a four, I do go to the doctor's today to find out exactly what it is," she explained with a dramatic sniffle. "But you know, I feel awful." Now, with her recent diagnosis, her doctors are insisting she take a three-week break starting tomorrow.
Wendy isn’t exactly thrilled about the time off. "I'm gonna fix that," she joked. "I'll be back in two. I'm not an heiress. Who's gonna pay my bills?" Despite her humor, we’re all hoping Wendy gets the rest she needs and comes back stronger than ever. Here's to Wendy feeling "douhhhn" better soon!
