Celine Dion, a veteran Singer and a beautiful woman still at the center of classics was recently diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome. This led her team to cancel her 2023 and 2024 world tours.
Celine Dion’s sister, Claudette revealed that since the 55-year-old was diagnosed, she suffers from rigid muscles and trigger spasms, causing her to fall on the spot.
Stiff Person Syndrome is a rare neurological difficulty that causes stiffness in the middle parts of the body. Any activity that stresses the body, even as little as a touch can trigger spasms.
In an interview, Claudette said, “When I call her and she’s busy, I speak to my sister Linda who lives with her and tells me that she’s working hard. She’s listening to the top researchers in the field of this rare disease as much as possible.”
“I honestly think that she mostly needs to rest. She always goes above and beyond, she always tries to be the best and top of her game. At one point, your heart and your body are trying to tell you something. It’s important to listen to it.
According to the US National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, “people with Stiff Person Syndrome may develop hunched over postures. Some people may be too disabled to walk or move.”
“Many fall frequently because they do not have the normal reflexes to catch themselves. This can lead to serious injuries. People with SPS may be afraid to leave the house because street noises, such as the sound of a car horn can trigger spasms and falls.”
Individuals with SPS have shortness of breath especially when the spasms affect the muscles in the chest. They also lack coordination and find it difficult to control body movements.
According to Celine Dion’s sister, they are yet to find a cure for the veteran singer’s problem.
