Pamela Anderson recently celebrated her Hepatitis C cure by posting a retro nude photo on the Instagram photo-sharing social network. The Playboy model and "Baywatch" TV series actress allegedly got the disease in 2002 when she shared tattoo needles with her ex-husband Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee. A new Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved antiviral drug made the Canadian-American Hep C-free before the disease caused liver damage.
Anderson is also an animal rights advocate and vegan. She is a spokeswoman for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
The actress stated in the naked picture Instagram post that she hopes everyone with Hepatitis C can get treatment, even though it is difficult to get. She claimed it will be more available soon.
Anderson celebrated being Hep C-free by posting a throwback nude photo. It included the caption "I am CURED!!!"
Anderson told People in August that she had bought an FDA-approved medication. She hoped the treatment would cure her before the blood-borne sickness caused any liver damage.
Hepatitis C is a virus. If it is untreated it can result in life-threatening liver damage.
A person can only become infected if the virus enters their bloodstream. That can be through sharing toothbrushes, razors, and needles; and sometimes from unprotected sex, according to Metro.
Hep C symptoms include always feeling tired, stomach pain, and flu-like symptoms. The illness can be treated by using a mix of drugs to stop the virus' reproduction.
Anderson tried various alternative medicines before taking the FDA-approved medicine, according to E! Sofosbuvir is a breakthrough drug that has been all the rage in the medical world. However, it costs $1,000 per pill.
The actress told People that the new drug produced no side-effects and she can now live her life the way she wants. She feels happier and healthier.