Celine Dion was forced to stop performing due to a serious neurological illness. (Getty Images)
The renowned singer Canadian Celine Dion lost control of his muscles due to a battle he had been fighting for several years Stiff Person SyndromeA neurological disease rare and serious, that concerns nervous system and this creature progressive and incurablehas serious implications for the mobility. His sister Claudette Dion made this alarming news public and mentioned this Celine You have to wait an indefinite amount of time before you can Continue your presentations on stage.
Claudette In an interview with 7 Jours magazine, he spoke movingly about his sister's condition, emphasizing this despite her wishes Discipline and tireless work ethic, Celine faces an uncertain professional future. This update follows previous information from Claudette to HELLO! Canada in September, where she described that despite the famous singer's efforts Muscle cramps They were uncontrollable.
The illness forced the artist, famous for her success, “My heart Will Go On“to cancel his world tour”courage” and also insert pause indefinitely be Stage career. Claudette mentioned in statements quoted by the New York Post that even the vocal cords and heart are prone to this condition, which increases the concern about it Dion's professional future.
Dion made her battle against the disease public by posting on the social network Instagram
The Dion family He has received countless messages of support through him Foundation, endowment, Maman Dion Foundation. However, despite the efforts of “the best researchers in this field” as confirmed by the singer’s relatives.
Celine Dion He made his battle against this disease public in December 2022 by a emotional contribution In Instagram and subsequently canceled his World Travel The launch was planned for the end of 2023 and 2024.
Despite the rumors that are circulating social networks, Claudette Dion denied that the singer was limited to one wheelchair or who suffers from it Cancersaid the British newspaper Chron. He assured that Celine it holds morally and spiritually strong, and denied that the illness had diminished his love for life. The singer is currently recovering Denver and strictly follow the Care plan from your doctorwith the firm intention of returning there Scenarios.
He Stiff Person Syndrome is a neurological disease rarely marked by progressive muscle stiffnessmainly in the trunk muscles, and a pronounced sensitivity to stimuli such as Noise, touch and that Emotional stresswhich can cause episodes of painful muscle cramps. Anyone who suffers from this can “human statues“, with difficulty walking or speaking.
Celine Dion was seen cheering on her local team, the Montreal Canadiens, at a hockey game last month.
Although the exact cause of the syndrome is not fully understood, it is believed to be one Autoimmune diseaseWhere is he body's own immune system it mistakenly attacks its own cells and tissues. This is the case with stiff person syndrome incorrect immune response could be directed against the neurons that control it Muscle tone. Antibodies have been identified that inhibit enzymes such as: Glutamate decarboxylasewhich plays a crucial role in regulation Transmission of nerve signals involved in Muscle control.
Treatment for the syndrome focuses on relieving symptoms. May include the use of Medications such as muscle relaxants, Benzodiazepines or medications that modulate the immune response from the body. They also apply physical therapies to increase the Mobility and reduce stiffness. In some cases the Immunotherapy Wave Plasmapheresis (a process that filters antibodies from the blood system) may be treatment options.
Céline Dion's recovery in Denver is taking place under strict medical guidelines, with the hope of returning to the stage. (Archive)
The diagnosis is usually made clinical assessment of symptomsalong with tests like Electromyographythat measures the electrical activity of the musclesand blood tests to detect the presence of specific antibodies associated with the disease.
According to TMZ, the last public appearance was by Celine Dion It's been three and a half years, but last month she was seen cheering on her local team at a hockey game Montreal Canadiensfight against Vegas Golden Knights. Despite his health problems, he seemed to be in good spirits.