Celine Dion just released an update on her health and informed fans that she will be rescheduling some dates on her tour for 2024.Dion stated that to prioritize her health she is delaying the start of her tour.Singer Celine Dion revealed Thursday morning that she suffers from a “very rare neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome” in an emotional video that was shared on her official Instagram page.
Celine announced the news on Instagram, writing:“I have been struggling with health issues for a while and I find it quite difficult to talk about everything I have been going through and face these challenges. “It pains me to inform you that I will not be ready to resume my European tour in February,” she wrote in the post.“A rare autoimmune movement disorder that affects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord)” is stiff-person syndrome. According to the Cleveland Clinic, people with this disease initially experience a tightening of the trunk muscles, followed over time by the development of stiffness in the legs and other muscles of the body.
He stated that every element of his daily life, including singing and walking, is affected by the spasms he has been having, which are reportedly a symptom of the syndrome.He went on to explain that he was diagnosed with a neurological condition called stiff person syndrome, which causes severe spasms. As a result, it’s understandable that he is taking time to focus on his recovery.According to the Cleveland Clinic, this condition affects approximately one person in every million people. There is no known treatment for it and its cause is unknown.Dion stated that in order to be able to perform again, her medical team will help her manage her symptoms.