Following concerns over his performances, Justin Timberlake revealed his “debilitating” health battle in a post on Instagram about having been diagnosed with Lyme disease.
Following Justin Timberlake’s Lyme disease diagnosis, the Mirror has tonight outlined the key symptoms of the bacterial infection.
Spread to humans by infected ticks, Lyme disease causes tiredness, aches and loss of energy, which can last for years. Justin, 44, told his fans about his diagnosis on Instagram on Thursday following the completion of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour. The singer said he wanted to “shed some light on what I’ve been up against behind the scenes” during his tour, which began in Vancouver, Canada in April last year and ended in Istanbul, Turkey this week.
“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,” the Mirrors singer said on Instagram. It comes after the NHS warns mouth symptom could be life-shortening disease.
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The Mirror has highlighted the plights of people diagnosed with Lyme disease in recent years. Lorraine Damonte, who was battling the crippling disease, had to endure her children screaming “I don’t want to die, I don’t want to be like you” after they contracted the infection too. Lorraine, from Sevenoaks, Kent, fought the vile bacterial illness for almost ten years and at one point thought she was going to die.
The mother reported nausea, joint pain, and fatigue, which were all symptoms that were telling. Justin, who has won ten Grammy Awards, made no known signs of experiencing symptoms in his full Instagram post, which included “crazy fatigue or sickness” and “joint pain.” The Memphis, Tennessee native stated to fans that despite the challenges, he was determined to carry on his tour.
The NHS lists joint pain as a common Lyme disease symptom. However, it adds a circular or oval shape rash around a tick bite is the most common early symptom. The full list, as published on its website, reads;
- A tick bite may cause a circular or oval rash.
- a high temperature, or a hot, shivery sensation
- joint and muscle pain
- fatigue and energy loss
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The UK’s high-risk areas include grassy and wooded areas in southern England and the Scottish Highlands, where ticks that may cause Lyme disease can be found everywhere. The doctor will inquire about your symptoms and take into account any rash or recent tick bites if you believe you may have Lyme disease.
However, it’s challenging to identify Lyme disease. There are similar signs to those for other conditions, and the rash is not always obvious. Although there are two different blood tests that can confirm or reject Lyme disease, these tests are not always reliable in the disease’s early stages.
Source: Mirror
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