On Thursday (Dec. 20), the 54-year-old took to Instagram to address the ongoing rumors of the health battles she’s been facing. Williams said that she will get “much-needed rest” and will spend the next few weeks healing.

In a post to her Wendy Watchers, she wrote “I’ve never taken a pain medication in my life (except when I got snatched over 20 years ago) until this week. I did that to power through and try to deliver a great show for you, against the better judgment of the many people around me who genuinely care for my well-being. I really do ride or die for my craft and give 200%. Not to mention everyone is aware at this point about my thyroid condition (don’t cry for me Argentina).”

“For all my fellow thyroid sufferers, you know what the deal is,” she continued. “…Needless to say… I have no regrets and I appreciate everyone’s genuine concern for my wellness and care.
I promise you a better Wendy in 2019.”