Tatum O'Neal Shares Rheumatoid Arthritis Update: 'Things Are Improving'

Hey there, friends. Let's talk about Tatum O'Neal. Lately, it hasn't been the easiest time for her, but she wants everyone to know that her battle with rheumatoid arthritis is starting to turn around for the better. This is great news, right?

On a sunny Tuesday, January 21, the 56-year-old actress took to Instagram to share some uplifting news with her fans. "R/A slowly trending better," she wrote in a heartfelt caption. Now, Tatum isn't one to post selfies often, but she made an exception this time. "I don’t post selfies anymore so here you go — so people will stop worrying about me," she added, sharing a bright smile in the photo. To further emphasize her fight, she included hashtags like "rheumatoidarthritiswarrior" and "#rheumatoidarthritisfighter." Take a peek at the inspiring post below!

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R/A slowly trending better. I don’t post selfie‘s anymore so here you go / so people will stop worrying about me.. #rheumatoidarthritis #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior #rheumatoidarthritisfighter

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A post shared by Tatum O'neal (@tatum__oneal) on Jan 21, 2020 at 3:42pm PST

Her fans couldn't help but respond with overwhelming support. One user commented, "We miss you! I have osteoarthritis. Can’t imagine how painful R/A is. Feel better," expressing their solidarity. Another fan chimed in, "True fighter and an inspiration!" It's clear that Tatum's courage and resilience resonate with her audience.

Opening Up About the Journey

This isn't the first time Tatum has opened up about her ongoing battle with rheumatoid arthritis. Recently, she gave us a deeper look into her daily struggles. "Living with rheumatoid arthritis. A fall scratch scar on my right hip. And the back surgery scar from eight years ago," she candidly wrote in another Instagram post. "My last back surgery scar is on the front from February. And all those red marks are from heating pads. I probably should turn those down a little bit and, believe it or not this is me actually getting better. Cheers to everyone and rheumatoid arthritis can go f–k itself." Talk about honesty!

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Za birthday selfie ! Age is just a number right ?

A post shared by Tatum O'neal (@tatum__oneal) on Nov 5, 2019 at 6:04pm PST

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A Life of Openness

Tatum, the star of Paper Moon, has always been open about her personal life. Whether it's discussing her ups and downs with her dad, Ryan O’Neal, or sharing the highs and lows of her career, she's never been shy. In fact, she once told Closer Weekly that her bond with her father has "changed for the better" as they've aged. "I think we have a lot in common now, and you become more like comrades. I have a lot of joy in my life," she said, offering a glimpse into her personal growth.

A Rollercoaster Ride Worth Watching

It's been quite the journey for Tatum, but one thing's for sure—she's got the heart of a fighter. Despite the challenges, she continues to inspire us all with her positivity and determination. We're cheering her on every step of the way and wishing her nothing but the best as she continues to navigate this path.