- The iconic singer describes the challenges of stiff-person syndrome
- Dion details the various ways the neurological disorder impacts her body
- Despite the challenges, doctors have identified a potential cause for Dion's rare condition
Celine Dion is shedding light on the challenges she faces living with stiff person syndrome, describing the sensation as akin to being strangled.
In a recent interview excerpt, the celebrated singer vividly illustrates the feeling of pressure on her throat, likening it to someone pushing her larynx.
Dion discloses that the spasms associated with the condition can target various areas of her body, causing distressing symptoms such as broken ribs.
Stiff person syndrome, characterized as a rare and progressive neurological disorder by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, affects the nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord.
Dion’s battle with the illness led to the cancellation of her “Courage World Tour” last year.
With medical professionals identifying certain elements in her blood linked to the disorder, Dion remains under close supervision as she endeavors to resume her regular activities.
