▲The actress suffers from Lyme disease, which can result in debilitating life-long symptoms. A surprisingly large number of celebrities have also struggled with the illness.

▲The singer and actress is known to suffer from lupus.

▲The actress revealed that she suffers from Hepatitis C, which she contracted from using a contaminated tattoo needle.

▲The singer has revealed that she suffers from Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease which results in irregular thyroid function.

▲The singer has also suffered from Lyme disease.

▲The presenter has disclosed in interviews that he suffers from narcolepsy.

▲The actress revealed that she also suffers from Meniere's disease.

▲The actress has disclosed in interviews that she also suffers from Meniere's disease, an inner ear disorder which can cause tinnitus and vertigo.

▲The athlete has been diagnosed with Sjögren syndrome, an autoimmune disease.

▲The actor suffers from Parkinson's. He has created a foundation to help find ways to combat the disease, called the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

▲The singer revealed that she suffers from lupus.

▲The former TV presenter suffers from coeliac disease, an autoimmune disease.

▲The singer suffers from the effects of Lyme disease.

▲Jack Osbourne suffers from multiple sclerosis, a potentially disabling disease.

▲The rapper has revealed that he suffers from epilepsy, which is frequently characterized by seizures.

▲The singer has disclosed that she has the Epstein-Barr virus and has been suffering from it for decades.

▲The entertainer suffers from lupus, which has resulted in kidney problems.

▲The American model has revealed on social media that she suffers from Hashimoto disease, a chronic illness which affects the thyroid.

▲The model has revealed that she has also suffered from Lyme disease.

▲In 2018, West opened up about his mental health, revealing that he's bipolar.

▲The 'Modern Family' actress suffers from kidney dysplasia.

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While celebrities may seem like they have it all together, sometimes that's only surface deep. Many of the celebs you know and love are actually suffering from rare diseases, getting treatments or finding ways to cope in addition to their already intense schedules.

In honor of Rare Disease Day on February 28, find out which stars don't have it quite as easy as you may think.

Stars who suffer from rare diseases

Click on the images and discover which famous faces have serious illnesses

27/02/19 por StarsInsider

CELEBRITY Health

While celebrities may seem like they have it all together, sometimes that's only surface deep. Many of the celebs you know and love are actually suffering from rare diseases, getting treatments or finding ways to cope in addition to their already intense schedules.

In honor of Rare Disease Day on February 28, find out which stars don't have it quite as easy as you may think.

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