Celine Dion was Diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome
Written by Reananda Hidayat PermonoCompleted Master Degree from Curtin University, Perth, Australia.
Singer Celine Dion announced on her Instagram official account that she is canceling some events after being diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome.
First thing first, what is stiff person syndrome? According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke,...
it's characterized by muscle spasms, rigidity, and heightened sensitivity to stimuli like light and sound.
The person also has muscle spasms, sometimes pretty severe, that can cause significant disability and painful pain.Stiff-person syndrome can take years to diagnose and tailor treatment.
However, the disease affects every aspect of Celine Dion's health and life."Sometimes it's not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I'm used to."
It's a rare neurological condition that only impacts about one in a million people.
Most neurologists will see just one or two cases in their lifetimes, said Dr. Emile Sami Moukheiber of the Stiff Person Syndrome Center at John Hopkins Medicine.
The first case was first reported back in the 1950s; historically, it was called "stiff man syndrome."Statistically, the disease has been found to affect twice as many women than men.
After Celine Dion diagnosis, she explained she has her children's support and a great team of medical professionals.
Immunoglobulin medications can help lower a patient's sensitivity to sound or light triggers.
Besides, muscle relaxers, anti-anxiety medications, and pain relievers are also helpful for stiff-person syndrome treatment.