Celine Dion became one of the most successful singers in the world thanks to the song from the movie “Titanic”. Canadian singer Celine Dion has revealed that she has been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder, forcing her to cancel her scheduled European concerts for next year.
In a video message to fans on Instagram, the 54-year-old singer admitted that she was recently diagnosed with muscle rigidity syndrome – a little-studied progressive disease in which muscle spasms begin to occur in different parts of the body. This causes pain, restricts mobility and prevents the patient from leading a normal lifestyle.
“Unfortunately, spasms affect all aspects of my daily life. It happens when I walk or when I try to use my vocal cords as I am used to,” the singer shared on social media, where she is followed by 5.2 million people.
According to Johns Hopkins University in the United States, one to two people in a million are affected by muscle rigidity syndrome. And in those cases where a patient is diagnosed with the condition, they and their families are said to have more questions than answers, according to the university’s website.
Celine Dion explained in her statement that she has been suffering from severe pain for a long time, and it was only recently that doctors were able to understand what was causing it. “I have been struggling with health issues for a long time. And it was very difficult for me to resist these trials and talk about everything I have to deal with,” Dion said, barely holding back her emotions.
Trying not to cry, the singer explained that she decided to speak out now because doctors realized that all of her spasms were caused by the muscle rigidity syndrome. “I have an excellent team of doctors to help me get better, and my precious children to support me and give me hope,” said Dion.
According to the singer, she is working with a physical therapist every day to regain her strength and ability to perform. “But I have to admit, it’s a very challenging process,” she stressed. The singer’s European tour was scheduled to start in February 2023, but she decided to cancel it in order to focus on her health.
“I hope I am on the road to recovery. I am focused on that and doing everything I can to heal,” said Celine Dion.
According to the singer, her health problems started some time ago, but only now has she revealed them publicly. “We explain quickly, simply, and clearly what happened, why it matters, and what will happen next.” The number of episodes should stay the same: episodes The end of the story: Promotional Podcasts.
At present, scientists do not know exactly what causes the syndrome of muscle stiffness, but they associate it with some mistaken autoimmune reaction of the body in the area of the brain and spinal cord. This disease is difficult to diagnose. It is often confused with other diseases such as Parkinson’s or multiple sclerosis. Specialists can diagnose muscle rigidity syndrome by analyzing blood. The disease is considered incurable, but doctors prescribe a number of medications and various therapies to slow its progression and improve quality of life.
Celine Dion began her career by winning the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest, where she represented Switzerland. Since then, she has sold over 220 million albums worldwide, making her one of the most commercially successful artists of all time. Her song “My Heart Will Go On” from the movie “Titanic” became a worldwide hit. In 2016, Celine temporarily suspended her concert schedule after her husband and manager, Rene Angelil, died of throat cancer, and two days later, her older brother, Daniel, also died of cancer. After a difficult period in her life, Dion returned to the stage in 2019.