Selena Gomez, renowned actress and singer, was diagnosed with lupus, an autoimmune disease, in 2014 and later had a kidney transplant in 2017. The Only Murders in the Building star has been really expressive and open about her ongoing struggles with lupus and her bipolar disorder. In her 2022 documentary, Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me, she shared her personal journey with depth.
In her TikTok livestream, the We Don’t Talk Anymore artist expressed gratitude toward her fans for uplifting her and said how she had an outlook on the people who don’t.
She expressed very clearly “Not a model, never will be. And I think they’re awesome, mind you. I’m just definitely not that,”.
Further on she added thanking her fans
“I just wanted to tell you I love you guys. Thanks for supporting me and understanding. And if not, go away, cause honestly, I don’t believe in shaming people for [their bodies] or anything.”
Selena Gomez Revealed About the Medication She Takes for Lupus Causing Her to Gain Weight
Selena Gomez clapped back at those who body-shamed her in a TikTok livestream and supporters are applauding her stance.
The Only Murders in the Building star, in the video, addressed her change in weight and cleared it’s caused by the medications she’s on while dealing with Lupus.
The 32-year-old singer said “I tend to hold a lot of water weight [when she’s on the meds], and that happens very normally. When I’m off of it, I tend to lose weight,”.
“I just wanted to say and encourage anyone out there who feels any sort of shame for exactly what they’re going through, and nobody knows the real story.”
She then went on to say she is keen on staying healthy in the video that’s being shared on Twitter saying:
“My medications are important, and I believe that they are what helps me.”
Lupus and Sjögren’s and its Relation to Weight Gain?
Weight gain in patients with lupus and Sjögren’s is often due to the results of less physical work, chronic flare-ups, and fluid retention. Inflammation prompts edema (fluid accumulation), while fatigue makes it difficult trying to remain active, bringing about less body movement and muscle deterioration. These progressions add to a slower digestion resulting in weight gain. Also, if these autoimmune illnesses affect the thyroid, hypothyroidism can grow, which further advances weight gain. To alleviate weight gain, it’s advised to look for direction from medical care experts to reduce some major side effects
Do Lupus Meds Make You Swell and Put on Weight?
Prescriptions for lupus, particularly corticosteroids, are notable for causing both swelling and weight gain. These symptoms are usually because of liquid retention, changes in fat distribution, and an increased craving. For example, corticosteroids like prednisone are commonly known to cause “moon face” and fat absorption around the abdomen. Immunosuppressants could also cause weight gain by stimulating appetite. Despite the fact that antimalarials, for example, hydroxychloroquine are less inclined to become the reason for weight gain, they can still disturb eating patterns. The emotional stress related to chronic illness and long-term drug use can additionally cause weight gain. A decent eating routine, standard physical activity, and medical prescription are pivotal for staying healthy while treating lupus
