Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease diagnosis

Justin Timberlake revealed he has Lyme disease.

The 44-year-old said he was “shocked” at receiving the diagnosis, but that explains why he “will be on stage and have a lot of neuralgia, or just feeling crazy fatigue or illness.”

I’m a river singer who shared his diagnosis on Instagram after Forgot Tomorrow’s World Tour.

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted to humans through infected ticks. Some people diagnosed and treated may continue to experience symptoms such as fatigue, soreness and energy loss that can last for many years.

Timberlake said he faced the decision to stop traveling as early as possible, but ultimately decided to move on.

Writing on Instagram He said Thursday: “I’m known to be a very personal person. But when I’m on tours and festival tours – I want to tell you something about what’s going on with me.

“I’ve been battling some health issues among other things and have been diagnosed with Lyme disease – I won’t say so you feel bad about me – but to articulate what I’m behind the scenes.

“If you’ve experienced this disease or know someone, then you know: At the same time, it can be debilitating both mentally and physically.”

According to the Centers for Disease, Control and Prevention (CDC), patients who receive antibiotics at the early stages of infection usually recover quickly and completely.

It increases the response of most patients who are treated later to antibiotics well, but some patients may cause long-term damage to the nervous system or joints.

Justin Bieber, Shania Twain and Avril Lavigne are other singers who are all struggling with Lyme disease.

But Timberlake said that “the joy of the performance” exceeded the pressure on his body and he was “happy I kept moving forward.”

His two-year world tour began in April 2024 and ended in Türkiye on Wednesday.

“Not only did I prove my psychological tenacity to myself, but I have many special moments now with all of you that I will never forget,” he said.

The star has been criticized by some fans for her poor performances on social media.

Timberlake’s diagnosis follows a turbulent few years.

September 2024 Acknowledge driving when damaged His drink driving case ended as part of the plea deal.

“This is a mistake I made, but I hope that people who are watching and listening now can learn from it. I know of course I have it,” he said.

The singer also faced details of his relationship with ex-girlfriend Britney Spears, which was bounced back Revealed in her memoir and a separate Britney Spears documentary.

Timberlake, who leads the boy band Nsync, won 10 Grammys as solo artists and is one of the best-selling record artists of all time.

He married actress Jessia Biel.