Actress Kathleen Turner, known for her roles in movies like “Romancing the Stone,” recently opened up about her ongoing battle with rheumatoid arthritis.
The painful autoimmune condition, which she was diagnosed with in the early 1990s, has caused her immense physical and emotional distress.
Turner revealed that at one point, she even contemplated suicide if another severe flare-up were to occur.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic illness that leads to swollen and painful joints, as well as chronic fatigue.
Over the years, Turner has undergone multiple surgeries in an attempt to maintain her mobility and manage the symptoms.
However, the fear of the condition worsening consumed her, pushing her to consider ending her own life if she experienced another devastating flare-up.
Last year, the actress faced exactly that – a debilitating flare-up that left her unable to walk and lift her arm.
It was a moment of realization for Turner, as she recalled her previous statement about taking her own
