CELINE Dion revealed she was taking a break from touring her music because of an incurable neurological condition in December 2022. But rumours are swirling that the legendary singer will perform with Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande and Aya Nakamura on the River Seine for the Paris 2024 opening ceremony . What condition has Celine Dion been diagnosed with? Celine Dion , 56, told her fans she had been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) in December 2022.
It is a neurological disease with features of autoimmune conditions. The exact cause of SPS is not known. According to experts at University College London , the condition is caused by persistent spasms and affects multiple muscles — primarily the lower limbs.
Most people who develop the illness will receive a diagnosis between the ages of 40 and 60 years old. SPS can leave sufferers as "human statues" and sometimes unable to walk or talk. In most cases, people with SPS respond to high doses of diazepam, which is often used as an anti-anxiety medication.
Pain relievers will also improve the symptoms, but these will not cure the disorder. Most read in Health Speaking about her diagnosis in December 2022, a tearful Celine explained: ''Hello everyone, I’m sorry it's taken me so long to reach out to you. "I miss you all so much and can't wait to be on stage talking to you in person.
"As you know I've always been an open book and I wasn't ready to say anything before but I'm ready now. "I've been dealing with problems.