Justin Timberlake Announces Lyme Disease Diagnosis
Justin Timberlake took to Instagram with a message to his supporters, detailing the health issues he’s currently dealing with. This is following Justin receiving backlash from a lot of fans who seemingly suggested he wasn’t giving his all. Well it looks like it’s because JT was battling some pretty serious health problems.
In the IG post Justin expressed that he’s been battling Lyme disease and made it a point to say “living with this can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically.”
“As many of you know, I’m a pretty private person. But as I’m reflecting on the tour and festival tour – I want to tell you a little bit about what’s going on with me,”
“Among other things, I’ve been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease -— which I don’t say so you feel bad for me –– but to shed some light on what I’ve been up against behind the scenes.”
“If you’ve experienced this disease or know someone who has — then you’re aware: living with this can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically,” Timberlake continued. “When I first got the diagnosis I was shocked for sure. But, at least I could understand why I would be onstage and in a massive amount of nerve pain or, just feeling crazy fatigue or sickness. I was faced with a personal decision. Stop touring? Or, keep going and figure it out. I decided the joy that performing brings me far outweighs the fleeting stress my body was feeling. I’m so glad I kept going.”
Check out the full post below,
