Popstar Justin Timberlake, who had described his Lyme disease as “relentlessly debilitating” after his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, told how the diagnosis shocked him
Ten-time Grammy winner Justin Timberlake is “prioritising his health” following his Lyme disease diagnosis, it is claimed.
The popstar, 44, has reportedly paused his career after his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, which ended in the summer. After it finished, he told his fans on Instagram of his diagnosis of the infection, which he described as “relentlessly debilitating”.
A source said this week: “Justin seems to be doing okay. He’s prioritising his health after the grueling tour and Lyme disease diagnosis. Jess (wife Jess Biel) is supportive. She wants him healthy.”
Justin, who was part of NSync in the 1990s, is focusing on his recovery, according to the source. The musician, born in Memphis, Tennessee, hasn’t had any significant gigs since the Forget Tomorrow World Tour, which saw him complete more than 120 shows across 15 months.
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Spread to humans by infected ticks, Lyme disease causes tiredness, aches and loss of energy, which can last for years. 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.
However, Justin has kept his journey relatively private since sharing his diagnosis. The dad of two did, though, say at the time the impact was significant “mentally and physically”. He said: “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.”
The singer said he experienced nerve pain, fatigue and sickness during the tour, which it is thought he didn’t realise was Lyme disease until he sought medical advice. The NHS website also lists other symptoms, such as a high temperature, or feeling hot and shivery.
Despite his challenges, Justin decided to continue his tour and complete the final gigs, the last of which was on July 30 in Istanbul, Turkey. The source, speaking to PEOPLE, said Justin appreciated the support of wife Jess Biel, who he married in 2012. They have since had two sons together; Silas, 10, and five-year-old Phineas.
Source: Mirror
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