Celine Dion revealed her state of health this week. The Canadian singer, who was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome (PRS) two years ago, said she doesn’t know when she will sing again and explained the complicated treatment process. The disease attacks the neurological system and acts like cramps throughout the body, with worsening painful spasms.

The artist spoke about the difficulty of talking about the illness with her sons René-Charles, 23, and her twins Nelson and Eddy, 13. The youngest children developed a constant fear of losing their mother because of the trauma of their father’s death. , René Angélil (1942-2016).

“There was a time when I could barely walk and I really missed living life to the fullest. My kids started to notice. I was like, ‘Okay, they’ve already lost a father. I don’t want them to be afraid,’” she said. said in an interview with NBC News.

“I told them, ‘You lost Dad, but Mom has a different illness. I’m not going to die. This is something I’m going to learn to live with. I have a wonderful team of doctors working on my sides to help me get better, and also you, my precious children, who support me and give me hope,” she added.

Céline’s disease is a rare disease that causes muscle stiffness at certain times. The patient may become paralyzed by pain, unable to breathe or even speak. The artist said she asked her children to call emergency services if they saw the situation getting out of control.

I have been dealing with health issues for a long time and it has been extremely difficult to face these challenges and talk about everything I have experienced.

Her biggest dream is to sing again. She canceled her latest tour after being diagnosed with the illness in 2022 to begin treatment. Céline suffered from “unexplained” pain since 2008.

“I can’t answer [se vou voltar a cantar] because for four years I’ve been telling myself that I’m not going back, that I’m ready, that I’m not ready. At the moment, I can’t say that I will come back in four months. I don’t know, my body will tell me. On the other hand, I don’t want to wait,” she concluded.