Fans had noticed that Timberlake seemed tired and less energetic during some of his shows abroad. He now says the cause was the fatigue and nerve pain brought on by Lyme disease.
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Pop star and actor Justin Timberlake has opened up about his health struggles, revealing that he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease.
The announcement came at the end of his ‘Forget Tomorrow World Tour’, which wrapped up in Istanbul on July 30. Timberlake shared the news in an Instagram post, hoping to bring awareness to what he’s been going through behind the scenes.
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The 43-year-old singer posted photos from his tour along with a personal message explaining how the illness affected his performances. Fans had noticed that Timberlake seemed tired and less energetic during some of his shows abroad. He now says the cause was the fatigue and nerve pain brought on by Lyme disease.
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“I’ve been battling some health issues and was diagnosed with Lyme Disease,” Timberlake wrote. “I’m not saying this to get sympathy, but to be honest about what’s been going on. If you or someone you know has had it, you understand. It can take a real toll, both mentally and physically.”
Lyme disease, a bacterial infection spread through tick bites, can lead to serious health problems if not treated early. Common symptoms include fatigue, joint pain, and nerve issues, many of which Timberlake experienced while touring.
He admitted that when he first got the diagnosis, he felt stunned. “I was shocked for sure. But at least I could finally understand why I was feeling such intense nerve pain or complete exhaustion on stage,” he wrote. “I had to make a decision, either stop the tour or push through it. I chose to keep going because performing brings me joy.”
Timberlake also revealed that he had been nervous about sharing something so personal. “I grew up believing that you keep things like this private,” he said. “But I’m trying to be more open, so people don’t get the wrong idea. I want to help others who might be going through something similar.”
The ‘Forget Tomorrow World Tour’ kicked off in April last year in Vancouver and took him around the globe over the next 15 months.
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