Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease diagnosis amid TikTok backlash
Turns out there might be a reason why. As he revealed on Thursday on Instagram, he has Lyme disease.
"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 wrote. "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."
"I was reluctant to talk about this because I was always raised to keep something like this to yourself," he added in the post (see below). "But I am trying to be more transparent about my struggles so that they aren't misinterpreted."
What is Lyme disease?
Per the Mayo Clinic:
Lyme disease is an illness caused by borrelia bacteria. Humans usually get Lyme disease from the bite of a tick carrying the bacteria.
Symptoms can develop starting with a rash and lead to pain or stiffness in certain parts of the body and arthritis in joints.
Which celebrities have Lyme disease?
Per People, here's an incomplete list:
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