‘Crazy couple of weeks’: Amy Schumer opens up about Cushing Syndrome diagnosis, addresses criticism over her ‘puffier’ appearance
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Amy Schumer, renowned comedian and actress, has bravely disclosed her diagnosis of Cushing Syndrome, shedding light on her recent struggles and sparking conversations about women's health.
Cushing syndrome, characterized by an excess of cortisol in the body, can lead to various symptoms including weight gain, high blood pressure, and bone loss.
Amy Schumer opens up about Cushing Syndrome diagnosis
In her candid revelation shared in Jessica Yellin's 'News Not Noise' newsletter, Schumer, 42, disclosed that she learned of her condition while promoting her show, 'Life & Beth'. She expressed relief at getting a diagnosis.
"While I was doing press on camera for my Hulu show, I was also in MRI machines four hours at a time, having my veins shut down from the amount of blood drawn and thinking I may not be around to see my son grow up," Schumer shared.
"So finding out I have the kind of Cushing that will just work itself out and I'm healthy was the greatest news imaginable."
The actress also acknowledged the public scrutiny surrounding her appearance, particularly her "puffier" face, which prompted fans to question her health. Schumer candidly admitted that the Internet's observations played a crucial role in her realization that something was amiss.
"It has been a crazy couple (of) weeks for me and my family," Schumer expressed. "Aside from fears about my health, I also had to be on camera having the internet chime in. But thank God for that. Because that's how I realized something was wrong."
She said she wanted to "advocate for women's health" when asked why she is open to sharing "personal medical information".
"The shaming and criticism of our ever-changing bodies is something I have dealt with and witnessed for a long time," said Schumer. "I want so much for women to love themselves and be relentless when fighting for their own health in a system that usually doesn't believe them."
As she put it, her diagnosis "is a good example of the fact that we never know what is going on with someone."
"Everyone is struggling with something," she added. "Maybe we can all be a little kinder to each other and ourselves."
Amy Schumer addresses criticism over her appearance
In a candid Instagram post on February 15, Amy Schumer, renowned comedian and actress, courageously opened up about her health struggles while simultaneously addressing criticisms surrounding her appearance.
Acknowledging her fans' observations about her "puffier" appearance, Schumer candidly shared insights into her health journey, revealing that she was grappling with "some medical and hormonal things."
She specifically mentioned her diagnosis of endometriosis, an autoimmune disease affecting countless women worldwide.
"You’re right it is puffier than normal right now I have endometriosis an auto immune disease that every woman should read about," Schumer wrote in her Instagram post.
"There are some medical and hormonal things going on in my world right now but I’m okay."
