Dion’s Instagram video was filled with emotion as she revealed that she had been diagnosed with a rare progressive neurological disorder called stiff-person syndrome. This condition had unfamiliarity to many, and Dion acknowledged that she had been hesitant to share her health struggles earlier but was ready to open up now.
She described how the muscle spasms associated with stiff-person syndrome had significantly impacted her daily life, making even simple tasks like walking a challenge. Unfortunately, these symptoms had forced her to cancel her planned tour, which was devastating for her.
Dion shared that she was working diligently with her sports medicine therapist to regain her strength and ability to perform, but she admitted that it had been a difficult journey. The National Institutes of Health lists symptoms of stiff-person syndrome as stiff muscles in the torso, arms, and legs, as well as increased sensitivity to noise, touch, and emotional distress, all of which can trigger muscle spasms. This information provided context for the challenges Dion was facing in her battle against this rare disorder.
