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Bella Hadid Opens Up About Lyme Disease Struggles

11/15/2025

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Bella Hadid publicly shared her Lyme disease battle, describing "medical anxiety" and daily symptoms on Instagram.
She was diagnosed with Lyme disease at 16 and has faced joint pain and brain fog.
In September, she posted from a hospital bed during treatment and later returned to the gym.
Her mother Yolanda Hadid said she felt helpless watching Bella.
In 2023, she said she felt healthy after 100 days of treatment.

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Bella Hadid publicly shared her Lyme disease battle, describing "medical anxiety" and daily symptoms on Instagram.
She was diagnosed with Lyme disease at 16 and has faced joint pain and brain fog.
In September, she posted from a hospital bed during treatment and later returned to the gym.
Her mother Yolanda Hadid said she felt helpless watching Bella.
In 2023, she said she felt healthy after 100 days of treatment.