Celine Dion reveals she suffers from a rare neurological syndrome

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Celine Dion Postpone Several tour dates in Europe after a recent diagnosis of a rare neurological disorder that doesn’t allow her to “sing the way I used to,” announced.

Dion, 54, said Share an emotional video Thursday to her verified Instagram account.

“While we are still learning about this rare condition, we now know that it was the cause of all the cramps I was having,” she said. “Unfortunately, these spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when walking and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I used to.”

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 and Stroke.

“Symptoms may include severe muscle stiffness, stiffness and painful spasms in the trunk and extremities, severely impairing movement,” says the institute. “The spasms can generate enough force to break a bone.”

Specific treatments, she says, “will improve symptoms…but they won’t cure the disorder.”

debt he has She struggled with her health She said for a while, adding that she has an amazing team of medical professionals and support for her children.

“I work hard with my sports medicine therapist every day to rebuild my strength and ability to perform again,” she said. “But I have to admit it was a struggle.”

The Grammy award winner She said singing is all she knows – and what she loves.

She said, “I miss you so much.” “I miss seeing all of you, on stage, performing for all of you. I always give 100% when I do my shows, but my condition doesn’t allow me to give that to you now.”

“She has hope that I’m on the road to recovery,” Dion said. “This is my focus.”

She thanked her followers for their “encouraging wishes of love and support through social media.”

“It means a lot to me,” Dion tearfully concluded her message. “Take care of yourselves. Be good. I love you guys so much, and I really hope to see you again very soon.”

The publication said Dion’s spring 2023 shows would be rescheduled to 2024, and eight summer 2023 shows would be cancelled.