1/9/2020 Justin Bieber Opened Up About Lyme Disease With Support From Hailey

Justin Bieber Opened Up About Lyme Disease With Support

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By JULIA EMMANUELE Jan 9, 2020

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It looks like Justin Bieber's break from the spotlight has allowed him to focus on more than
just launching a clothing line and getting married. Shortly after TMZ reported that the singer
has secretly been battling an illness, Justin Bieber revealed that he has Lyme disease and
"chronic mono." And his wife, Hailey, quickly defended him against Internet trolls who doubted
the severity of his health issues.

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Bieber was reportedly set to reveal that he was diagnosed with Lyme disease in his upcoming
10-part YouTube documentary, Justin Bieber: Seasons. According to TMZ, Bieber was
planning to reveal on the show that his emotional behavior over the past year has been the
result of his long battle to figure out what is wrong with his health. After the outlet broke the
news, Bieber took to Instagram to explain that in addition to his private struggles with Lyme
disease, he was also battling the misconception that he was on drugs for much of the past
year. "While a lot of people kept saying 'Justin Bieber looks like sh*t, [is] on meth etc.' they
failed to realize I've been recently diagnosed with Lyme disease," the singer wrote on
Instagram.

Bieber also revealed that he has a "serious case of chronic mono," which has taken a toll on
"my skin, brain function, energy, and overall health." Adding that he will offer his fans more
insight into his struggles in his upcoming documentary, the singer noted that he is hopeful
that finally being diagnosed will set him on a healthier path. "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," Bieber wrote.

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According to the Center for Disease Control, Lyme disease — which often results from a tick
bite — can cause everything from rashes and fevers, to joint swelling, facial palsy and an
inflammation of the brain and spinal cord. While most cases of Lyme disease "can be cured
with a 2- to 4-week course of oral antibiotics," according to the CDC, some people can
experience symptoms for long periods of time afterwards, which is known as Post-Treatment
Lyme Disease Syndrome or "chronic Lyme."

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