Justin Timberlake reveals he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease
The singer, 44, broke the news of his 'debilitating' health battle to fans in an Instagram post on Thursday, marking the end of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour - after sparking concern over his 'tired' stage performances and 'lipsyncing.'
Lyme disease is an infection caught from tick bites that causes muscle pain, brain fog and fatigue.
Timberlake wrote: 'This has been the most fun, emotional, gratifying, physically demanding, and, at times, grueling experience.
'I could not have done it without my family, friends, The TN Kids, and all of YOUR support.
'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.'
He continued: 'When I first got the diagnosis I was shocked for sure.
'But, at least I could understand why I would be onstage and in a massive amount of nerve pain or, just feeling crazy fatigue or sickness.'
'I decided the joy that performing brings me far outweighs the fleeting stress my body was feeling. I'm so glad I kept going.'
'Sharing all of this with the hope that we can all find a way to be more connected.
'I'd like to do my part to help others experiencing this disease, too.'
This comes after Timberlake sparked concern among fans over his 'tired' appearance at one of his final tour concerts in Georgia last week.
Over the last few months, fans have demanded refunds following a string of 'embarrassing and bare minimum' shows.
Some comments read: 'Why he treating performing like a side job?!', 'How many words did you sing?', 'Did he sing finally?'
The singer, 44, broke the news of his 'debilitating' health battle to fans in an Instagram post on Thursday, marking the end of his Forget Tomorrow World Tour - after sparking concern over his 'tired' stage performances and 'lipsyncing' - pictured last week in Georgia
'When are the audience getting paid for their performance?',
'Imagine paying $600 to watch the crowd at a Justin Timberlake concert sing his songs'
'Justin Timberlake really thought he could do the bare minimum & get away with it? Nah. People didn't drop $500 to watch a lifeless karaoke act. No energy, no vocals, just vibes gone wrong. The crowd walking out says it all. It's mediocre performance. It's time to stop!'
WHAT IS LYME DISEASE?
Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria that is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks.
The most common symptoms of the disease are fever, headache, fatigue and a skin rash called erythema migrans.
The disease can typically be treated by several weeks of oral antibiotics.
But if left untreated, the infection can spread to the joints, heart and nervous symptoms and be deadly.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ARE INFECTED?
During the first three to 30 days of infection, these symptoms may occur:
Fever
Chills
Headache
Fatigue
Muscle and joint aches
Swollen lymph nodes
Erythema migrans (EM) rash
The rash occurs in approximately 80 per cent of infected people.
It can expand to up to 12 inches (30 cm), eventually clearing and giving off the appearance of a target or a 'bull's-eye'.
Later symptoms of Lyme disease include:
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