Waterloo Road actor Adam Thomas has praised his wife Caroline for her support as he continues to manage his painful health condition

Adam Thomas has shared a heartfelt message praising Caroline Daly as “the best wife” whilst expressing gratitude for her unwavering support during his challenging health struggles.

The 37-year-old Waterloo Road star was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis three years ago after suffering pain from a knee injury. Last summer, Adam admitted he had “lost hope” because of his condition, though he has since found relief through injections of anti-inflammatory medication to manage the pain.

On Sunday (February 1), the actor posted a touching update on Instagram, thanking Caroline for her care and writing, “I love growing with you.”

The former Emmerdale star, who rose to prominence as Adam Barton in 2009, included two photographs showing his wife, a professional dancer, administering medication into his thigh.

In his caption, Adam wrote: “Shoutout to my wife Caroline, genuinely the best mother, the best wife, NURSE and somehow still my best friend after 18 years together! This past month she’s been everything…always supporting me, always there, holding it down in ways big and small.

“From meal preps to keeping me on top of my medication (yes, I still can’t inject myself), deep chats sitting in the bath together, trying to solve life like we actually know what we’re doing”, reports the Mirror.

He continued: “We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we’ve argued (obviously), but I wouldn’t change a single bit of it. I adore that after all these years, you’re still the person I want to talk to first, laugh with the most, and be completely myself around.”

He concluded: “I told you this morning, and I’ll say it again, I love growing with you! And massive congratulations on winning Family Member of the Month, well deserved. Haha, keep up the good work. I love you @carolinethomas23.”

The pair first crossed paths in 2007, when Adam was just 19, before tying the knot at Delamere Manor in Cheshire in 2017. They are proud parents of their son, Teddy, and daughter, Elsie-Rose.

In July 2025, Adam posted an image of himself administering an injection into his thigh. Alongside the photograph, he wrote: “I lost hope… I never thought I’d get my old life back… I was wrong!”

“To anyone struggling with arthritis and is lost and can’t seem to find hope… Stay strong! Its along and painful road but I promise you…You will! These meds have changed my life… I’m pretty sure this post will get taken down again, but before it does… I get so many questions asking what meds I’m on and I’ve been on several but the only one that has worked for me are biologic injections.

“I have an injection once every two weeks, no side effects no brain fog no throwing up, nothing! Nothing but pain free! ! ! I know this isn’t going to heal the disease but it’s given me a life I never thought I’d have again!”

He continued by writing: “Still putting in the work and focusing on diet and recovery as I’d like to think this disease can be cured naturally and one day I’d like to not have to take any meds but until then… I want to bring hope to those who are suffering and also awareness to this disease as I feel like it’s not talked about enough!

“I see you, I feel you and I know how hard it can be, but don’t lose hope don’t lose yourself to this disease. Too much love.”

Arthritis causes joint pain and swelling, affecting individuals of all ages, including youngsters. According to the NHS, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis represent the two most prevalent forms of this condition.

Treatment typically involves anti-inflammatory drugs, administered either as tablets or through steroid injections.