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  2. Sep 14, 2023 · The family of Grammy-winning singer Celine Dion revealed in late summer 2023 that she was dying following her diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome. On Sept. 6, 2023, a supposed celebrity gossip...

  3. Apr 14, 2023 · Celine Dion is not dead but is suffering from Stiff-Person Syndrome. The viral post about Celine Dion's death began making rounds just months after the singer announced that she was...

  4. Sep 25, 2023 · revealed in late summer 2023 that she was dying following her diagnosis of stiff-person syndrome. Rating: False. In September 2023, a rumor was shared online that posited that the sister of...

  5. Aug 4, 2023 · In 2022, Dion announced that she had been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome -- a rare, progressive neurological disorder. Celine Dion 's sister, Claudette, is sharing an update on the...

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    • Mona Khalifeh
    • What Is Stiff Person Syndrome?
    • What Are The Symptoms?
    • What Causes Stiff Person Syndrome?
    • How Is The Disorder Diagnosed and Treated?

    Researchers call it a neurological disorder with features of an autoimmune disease. It causes muscle stiffness in a person’s torso and limbs, and a heightened sensitivity to noise, touch and emotional stress, which can set off painful muscle spasms, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Stiff person syndrome is v...

    Patients may initially feel an aching discomfort, stiffness or pain, especially in the lower back or legs, but also in the shoulders, neck, and hips, according to the National Organization for Rare Disorders. With time, the leg muscles stiffen, with one leg often more affected than the other, leading to a stiff walking gait and a hunched over postu...

    The exact cause is still a mystery, but it appears to be an autoimmune response gone awry in the brain and spinal cord, according to the NIH. The disorder is frequently associated with other autoimmune diseases, such as diabetes, thyroiditis, vitiligo and pernicious anemia, the NIH added.

    Since the symptoms mimic other conditions, it can be difficult to diagnose. People with the syndrome have elevated levels of certain antibodies in their blood, so a definitive diagnosis can be made with a blood test that measures those levels, the NIH noted. There’s no cure, but intravenous immunoglobulin treatment, medications to control muscle sp...

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    • A. Pawlowski
  6. Dec 9, 2022 · Grammy Award-winning singer and performance icon Celine Dion has shelved her upcoming and already-delayed tour and canceled next summer's shows as she faces a difficult diagnosis: a...

  7. Apr 23, 2024 · By Ellise Shafer. Getty Images for The Recording A. Pop legend Céline Dion is opening up about her life with Stiff Person Syndrome, saying that she still hopes “we’ll find a miracle,” but ...

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