Samantha Ruth Prabu opens up about ‘passing out’ due to Myositis — an autoimmune condition

Samantha Ruth Prabhu opened up about fainting while shooting an action sequence for a film after her diagnosis with the autoimmune condition, Myositis. Talking about the incident on her new health podcast series Take 20, the actor recounted the incident, saying, “I passed out. I had a head concussion.”

The 36-year-old was in conversation with wellness coach and nutritionist Alkesh Sharotri, in the latest episode of her health podcast series. She discussed in detail her experience with Myositis; beginning with how she dealt with the diagnosis and her current health status.

For the uninitiated, Samantha first opened up about her diagnosis back in 2022, sharing a post on Instagram. “A few months back I was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called myositis. I was hoping to share this after it had gone into remission. But it is taking a little longer than I hoped,” she captioned the post.

 

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Navigating her diagnosis with Myositis

The conversation opened with Samantha introducing the complexities of autoimmune disorders. She then shared her story, detailing the initial shock and difficulty of receiving her diagnosis. She describes the mental and physical toll it took on her, leaving Samantha grappling with the question of “why me?”.

“The diagnosis was hard both mentally and physically…I was filming (at the time), and I kept telling them I’m okay and coming back in a week. I assumed, like any other condition, you take pills for a week and then you’re better,” Samantha shared.

Inflammation caused in the muscles leads to myositis, according to WebMD. The prevalence of this condition, according to the Indian Journal of Rheumatology is around 4 to 22 cases per one lakh population.

“In most cases, the exact cause of myositis is unknown and therefore considered idiopathic,” Garima Goyal, registered dietitian and diabetes educator, has previously told indianexpress.com in an interaction.

 

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How she sought alternative solutions

Finding traditional medicine with heavy medication schedules ineffective for her condition, Samantha made a life-altering decision. She took a break from work and embarked on a path of healing through functional medicine. This approach focuses on addressing the root causes of illness rather than just managing symptoms, however, the actor warned others against doing that and consulting with their doctor before they did.

Gratitude and resilience: Powerful tools in Samantha’s healing

Samantha emphasised the significance of gratitude and journaling in her healing process. She reveals how starting her day by expressing gratitude for the positive aspects of her life helped her manage the anxiety associated with her condition.

“I would start writing, “Today I might not the best, my body might not feel great, but I respect that feeling and I am happy that my body will look after itself and will heal,” shared Samantha of her journaling. 

Another key takeaway the actor shared is the importance of cultivating patience and resilience. She highlighted how learning to be patient with herself throughout this journey was crucial for her overall well-being.

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