Carrie Ann Inaba Has Temporarily Left ‘The Talk’ to Manage Her Autoimmune Conditions
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Carrie Ann Inaba announced that she’s taking a leave of absence from The Talk to focus on her health.
Inaba has multiple autoimmune conditions, including Sjogren’s syndrome, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis, and is reportedly experiencing flare ups.
“She is really positive, and she has always put her health first,” a source told People.
The Talk co-host Carrie Ann Inaba, 53, announced that she would be taking a leave of absence from the show “to focus on her well-being.”
She broke the news to fans in an Instagram video on April 27. “I know you guys understand that health is the most important thing,” she said. She added that she appreciates the love and support from fans and The Talk family, and hopes to be back soon.
While Inaba didn’t provide details regarding the state of her health in that post, a source told People that she’s dealing with autoimmune flare-ups—a situation she’s experienced on and off for years.
According to her blog, The Carrie Ann Conversations, she’s been diagnosed with Sjogren’s syndrome, an autoimmune disease that causes dry mouth and eyes; lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and “has the markers for” antiphospholipid syndrome, “which can lead to blood clots.”
“Carrie Ann is very in tune with her body and really taking this time to focus on her health,” a source told People. “She has experienced some recent flare ups and is taking this time to remove stress and focus on her body and its healing is important.”
All things considered, Inaba is remaining optimistic. “She is really positive, and she has always put her health first,” the source continued. “Rather than suffering through a flare up, she is sharing that you can be open and honest about autoimmune issues which in turn helps others not be afraid to ask for the time and tools they need to heal.”
That’s why, on her blog, she shares everything from her own journey with chronic pain and illness, to tips and tricks on how to mediate side-effects in hopes that by sharing, she can help others, too.
“Coping with autoimmune conditions can sometimes feel quite lonely,” she wrote in a February post. “When I first got diagnosed, some encouraged me to keep my struggles to myself, but I’ve found that it’s always been better to be honest about my needs and realities than to stay silent. I believe strongly in sharing my journey, my solutions, and the things that have helped me with anyone who could use it—this is how communities are formed.”
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