Amy Schumer shares real reason behind weight loss after ‘moon face’ comments led to life-threatening diagnosis

Amy Schumer has candidly opened up about the reason for her weight loss after cruel trolls targeted her appearance.

The comedian and actress, 44, has kept her fans updated throughout her health journey, having lost 50lb.

However, she revealed that the reason for her weight loss was not purely cosmetic - it was to help her "survive" a disease she discovered she had after getting comments about her "puffy" face.

Schumer shared a video taken by her six-year-old son, Gene, which she'd overlaid with information about her condition.

Amy Schumer revealed she'd lost 50lbs in weight. Credit: Raymond Hall/GC Images/Getty Images

She wrote: "Bedroom tour by Gene. I never ever wear jewelry. I don't get Botox or filler. I didn't lose 30lbs I lost 50.

"Not to look hot which does feel fun and temporary. I did it to survive.

"I had a disease that makes your face extremely puffy that can kill you, but the internet caught it, and the disease has cleared."

Schumer appeared to be referring to her Cushing syndrome diagnosis, which is a condition caused by the body having too much cortisol, the primary stress hormone, per the Mayo Clinic.

The condition can cause weight gain in the trunk as well as the face, high blood pressure, and increased stretch marks, as well as skin that bruises more easily.

She added: "Sorry for whatever feeling it's giving you that I lost that weight. I've had plastic surgery over the years and I use Mounjaro.

"Sorry to anyone that lets down. I am pain free and can [play] tag with my son."

She also addressed being in perimenopause as well as the rumors about her marriage to her husband, Chris Fischer, who was diagnosed with autism, adding: "Whatever ends up happening with Chris has nothing to do with weight loss or autism. Fingers crossed we can make it through, he's the best."

She revealed that being trolled for her rounded face led to the diagnosis. Credit: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

A source told People before the couple ultimately ended their relationship: "They’re privately working through normal issues that couples in long-term marriages have. They are both committed to the relationship."

Schumer had spoken out about being diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome - which some have linked to steroid injections - saying on the Call Her Daddy podcast: "So I got these was getting these steroid injections and so it gave me this thing called Cushing syndrome — which I wouldn't have known if the internet hadn't come for me so hard."

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