Céline Dion's Heartbreaking Update On Her Battle With Stiff Person Syndrome: 'Can't Find Any Medicine That Works'
04.08.2023 - 15:21
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Céline Dion’s sister is speaking out about how the singer is doing amid her treatment for stiff person syndrome.
As Perezcious readers know, the My Heart Will Go On artist sadly canceled her Courage World Tour in May after a lengthy postponement to focus her attention on healing. And it sounds like she’s been doing just that — but it’s not an easy or straightforward process.
Speaking with Le Journal de Montreal on Thursday, Claudette Dion revealed Céline has been working with “the top researchers in the field,” but even so, the Grammy winner has seen little improvement in her condition. Oof.
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Heartbreakingly, the worried sister added:
Per the National Institutes of Health, stiff person syndrome is a “rare, progressive neurological disorder” that can cause stiff muscles in the torso, arms, and legs. It also only affects about one in one million people. While there is no cure, there are said to be some medicines that may help reduce spasms (which the 55-year-old has been dealing with for years now), stiffness, and general pain. Despite obviously being disappointed about a lack of helpful medication at this time, Claudette is staying positive and believes the songwriter is doing the best she can at this time, noting:
The It’s All Coming Back To Me Now songstress’ other sister Linda is also currently living with her in Las Vegas to act as a caretaker, Claudette revealed:
Because of the team around Céline, the family still has “trust” she will get better, particularly because she’s “disciplined in every area of her life” — but, of course, there’s no clear timeline for this.
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