Canadian singer Justin Bieber has disclosed that he has been diagnosed with Lyme disease, caused by bacteria.
On Wednesday, January 9, 2020, Bieber shared the news in an Instagram post stating:
“While a lot of people kept saying Justin Bieber looks like s***, on meth etc. they failed to realize I’ve been recently diagnosed with Lyme disease, not only that but had a serious case of chronic mono which affected my skin, brain function, energy, and overall health,” Bieber wrote.
“These things will be explained further in a docu series I’m putting on YouTube shortly,” Bieber concluded his post. “You can learn all that I’ve been battling and OVERCOMING!! It’s been a rough couple years but getting the right treatment that will help treat this so far incurable disease and I will be back and better than ever.”
View this post on InstagramWhile a lot of people kept saying justin Bieber looks like shit, on meth etc. they failed to realize I’ve been recently diagnosed with Lyme disease, not only that but had a serious case of chronic mono which affected my, skin, brain function, energy, and overall health. These things will be explained further in a docu series I’m putting on YouTube shortly.. you can learn all that I’ve been battling and OVERCOMING!! It’s been a rough couple years but getting the right treatment that will help treat this so far incurable disease and I will be back and better than ever NO CAP
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 300,000 Americans receive a Lyme disease diagnosis annually. If left untreated, the infection can spread to the joints, heart, and nervous system, causing joint pain and swelling.