As per reports, Celine Dion has lost some control of her body mobility amid ongoing stiff person syndrome. In December, her sister, Claudette Dion, said that her sister had lost control over her muscles.
As per the French translation, Claudette was sad to see her like this, and she said it pains her as Celine has always been disciplined and has always worked hard.
She said that it was her dream to see her sister get back on the stage. She was asked about Celine’s capacity, to which she responded she doesn’t know, the vocal cords are muscles, and she is worried that her heart is also a muscle.
In December 2022, through an Instagram video, Celine said she had been diagnosed with a neurological condition known as stiff person syndrome. The symptoms of this syndrome have been causing severe muscle spasms.
She said these spasms affect her daily life. This creates difficulties while walking and does not allow her to use her vocal cords to vibrate like before. She admitted that it has been a struggle. She said that all she knows is how to sing, and she has been doing it all her life.
Her diagnosis led to the cancellation of the entire 2023 tour.
What is SPS?
According to Kohn Hopkins Medicine, SPS, or Stiff Person Syndrome, is a condition that causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms triggered by environmental factors like sudden colds and loud noises.
According to Yale Medicine, chronic conditions of Stiff Person Syndrome have symptoms like muscle stiffening and painful spasms that are usually provoked by outside stimuli or emotional stress. These can become so severe that a person may fall.
Celine made a rare appearance
After diagnosing getting diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome, she made her first outing to meet hockey players.
Claudette talked about the rarity of the disease, and she said some people have no hope as this is an unknown disease. They have received a lot of calls at the foundation to know about Celine.
She added that people tell them that they love Celine and pray for her. She receives so many blessings and gifts.
In an interview with Hello! Canada, Claudette said Dion’s family is crossing their fingers that researchers will find a cure for this awful condition. She also talked about the symptoms one faces in this condition, and she said you have seen people jump at night because of a cramp on the calf or leg. It is just like that, but here it is, all the muscles. There is not much they can do to support her and ease her pain.
In May, Celine said that she had canceled the 2023-2024 world tour. The announcement was made 5 months later after postponing the tour.
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, a stiff person is a rare autoimmune condition In which the sufferer develops bad postures and stuff of muscles, especially hands and legs, which hinder the ability to walk.
According to Columbia University’s Irving Medical Centre, other symptoms are touch sensations and stiffness in the legs, torso, and arms. Emotional baggage and loud noise can trigger spasms.
Fans’ reactions after seeing Celine Dion’s Instagram Post
In her Instagram post, Christine Brinkley wished her love and all the healing every day for her hard work. If anyone deserves a miracle, it should be her,
Donatella Versace said she is thinking about her and sending all the love. She’s a talented personality, and as she recovers and gets better, her presence will be felt everywhere. Gwen Stefani, the voice coach, sent her love on her Instagram post.
Fans assured that they were with her at every step; one commented she loved her and was there to support her. She listened to her songs and asked her to take care of her. She also gave positive thoughts and sent her love all the way.
Another fan asked her to stay strong and said they were with her. They miss her and wish her to get back on the stage with more love and power. The fans are rooting for her to get back on the stage, and most of them wish her a quick recovery.
