ITV Emmerdale star Clare King shares painful 'invisible disease' that almost saw her quit soap

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Emmerdale star Clare King has revealed she almost quit the soap after struggling with arthritis. The actress, who first appeared on the ITV soap as Kim Tate in 1989, was diagnosed aged just 28.

But she said the condition had become so bad that she had to have the joints in her fingers removed and replaced with plates. Read more The Chase's Jenny Ryan calls out viewer over nasty comment about her Kim opened up about living with the 'invisible disease' for around 32 years. Video: Emmerdale: Meena plans to return for Billy and Dawn wedding (Birmingham Mail)Planned restoration of the Grade II Listed Great Barr HallITV release exclusive preview of episode 3 of Trigger Point, starring Vicky McClureThe Rainbow Coloured Pedestrian Crossing By Smith's Wood Primary SchoolCoronation Street: Daniel pushes Max down the stairsVet Doctor Scott Miller explains health issues surrounding British Bulldogs and Charles spaniels which have led them to be banned in NorwayMuslim InstaShop Expo Market in BirminghamWe Put Aldi's Butter Up Against The UK's Top BrandsHoliday destinationsMemorial Concert For Talented Saxophonist Louis Watkiss Being Held A Symphony HallUniversal Credit 2022 change explainedSarah Jayne Dunn tells Loose Women she's happy with choosing OnlyFans over Hollyoaks careerMartin Lewis urges consumers to check if they're due a warm home discount worth £140“I struggled to go to work and do the things I love, like horse-riding, because of the terrible pressure it put on my knees,”the soap star revealed as she spoke candidly about her experiences for national arthritis week in October 2021. “I can certainly relate to the ‘invisible disease’ – although my symptoms don’t always show, it doesn’t mean I’m not in pain or feeling.