Celine Dion Announces , She Suffers From a Rare , Neurological Disorder.
In an emotional post on her Instagram account, Dion said that she has been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, which impacts "something like one in a million people.".
CNN reports that Dion will
postpone several European tour dates.
While we’re still learning about
this rare condition, we now know
this is what’s been causing all of
the spasms that I’ve been having, Celine Dion, via Instagram.
Unfortunately, these spasms affect
every aspect of my daily life, sometimes
causing difficulties when I walk and
not allowing me to use my vocal cords
to sing the way I’m used to, Celine Dion, via Instagram.
According to the National Institute of
Neurological Disorders, Stiff Person Syndrome is, “a rare, progressive syndrome that affects the nervous
system, specifically the brain and spinal cord.”.
According to the National Institute of
Neurological Disorders, Stiff Person Syndrome is, “a rare, progressive syndrome that affects the nervous
system, specifically the brain and spinal cord.”.
Symptoms may include extreme
muscle stiffness, rigidity and painful
spasms in the trunk and limbs, severely
impairing mobility. Spasms can generate
enough force to fracture bone, National Institute of Neurological Disorders, via CNN.
According to the institute, while specific treatments , "will improve symptoms," , there is no cure for the disorder.
The star also announced that her spring 2023 shows
will be rescheduled for 2024, while eight
other summer 2023 shows will be canceled. .
I miss you so much. I miss seeing all of you,
being on the stage, performing for you.
I always give 100% when I do my shows,
but my condition is not allowing me
to give you that right now, Celine Dion, via Instagram.
I miss you so much. I miss seeing all of you,
being on the stage, performing for you.
I always give 100% when I do my shows,
but my condition is not allowing me
to give you that right now, Celine Dion, via Instagram