Celine Dion recently took up Instagram to share the news related to her health condition. She posted a video of 5 mins in French and English informing about a rare neurological condition that she is suffering from for a long time.
Who is Celine Dion?
Celine Dion is a Canadian singer. She is well-known around the world for her song ‘My Heart Will Go On’ from the movie Titanic 1997.
On Thursday, the singer took to Instagram to share the news about a rare neurological condition called ‘Stiff Person Syndrome’ that she has been suffering from for a long time.
In the 5-minute video posted by the singer, she shares that it is tough for her to confront and speak about everything that she has gone through. The singer also looks distraught as she announces rescheduling her tour for next year. Her tour originally starts in February 2023, but unfortunately, her illness makes it impossible for her to perform.
What is Stiff Person Syndrome?
Stiff Person Syndrome (AKA Moerch-Woltman Syndrome) is a rare progressive neurological disease. This illness affects an individual’s muscles in the torso, arms, and legs. They experience muscle tightness, bad posture, uneasy sleep, and they are sensitive to sounds and touch. The symptoms of Stiff Person Syndrome usually appear after the age of 30. An individual with this illness may experience these symptoms throughout their lifespan.
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What is the cure for SPS?
The exact cause of the disease is still unknown. However, research suggests that SPS results from an autoimmune response that went wrong in the brain and spinal cord.
It is an autoimmune disease similar to Type 1 Diabetes, Thyroiditis, and Vitiligo. And a person might not know immediately that they are suffering from this rare disease and seek help for muscle soreness.
Currently, there is no permanent cure for Stiff Person Syndrome. In such cases, doctors usually focus on reducing the symptoms and making everyday life easier for the patient. Therefore, a doctor may prescribe pain management medicines, apply patches, and try to boost immunity.
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How is SPS diagnosed?
Doctors perform a blood test on someone suspected of having SPS. These blood tests measure the levels of Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase (GAD) antibodies. A person suffering from Stiff Person Syndrome has a higher rate of GAD antibodies.
SPS is a rare disease that affects one in a million people. The first case of it was reported in the 1950s. It was termed Stiff Man Syndrome until studies showed that it affected more women than men. After that, its name was changed to Stiff Person Syndrome to avoid confusion.
Fans of world-renowned singer Celine Dion are devastated to learn of her struggles with SPS. Fans are expressing their well-wishes for a speedy recovery for the singer through her social networking sites.
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