Justin Timberlake Was Diagnosed With A Condition Rising Among Celebrities And Here's His Health Update

After disclosing a struggle with a bacterial infection that is prevalent among celebrities, Justin Timberlake is reportedly "prioritizing his health." The 44-year-old concluded his Forget Tomorrow World Tour on July 30 with a spectacular performance in Istanbul, Turkey.

A few days later, he disclosed that he had been dealing with a sickness behind the scenes, which has also caused problems for celebrities including Bella Hadid, Kelly Osbourne, and Justin Bieber. Timberlake stated in a statement that he wanted to "shed some light" on the challenges he had faced "behind the scenes" rather than have his followers "feel bad" for him.

He clarified that he had to decide whether to terminate the tour early or continue and "figure it out" after contracting an insect-borne disease. He said that he would be onstage "in a massive amount of nerve pain, or just feeling crazy fatigue or sickness" during the peak of the infection.

The father of two revealed that he had been battling some health issues, only to be diagnosed, and it was Lyme disease. A deer tick bite can infect you with Lyme disease, commonly known as borreliosis.

The infection is caused by a bacterium known as Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme disease is the most prevalent infectious disease spread by ticks in the United States.

According to reports, Justin Timberlake's wife, Jessica Biel, is supporting him during his health issues

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Humans contract Lyme disease, also called Borrelia burgdorferi, by being bitten by an infected tick. The sickness is known to cause severe joint pain, neurological problems, and flu-like symptoms.

If detected early enough, it is easy to treat. Timberlake said that he was "shocked" upon receiving his diagnosis, which he characterized as "relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically."

In order words, Timberlake says that his illness had an impact on his physical and mental health.

According to Justin Timberlake, his diagnosis affected him both in a mental and physical way

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According to a recent health update, the "SexyBack" star is "doing okay," a source informed People. Actress Jessica Biel, his wife, is "supportive" of his recuperation, they continued.

"Justin seems to be doing okay. He's prioritising his health after the gruelling tour and Lyme disease diagnosis," they alleged.

"Jess is supportive. She wants him healthy."

Celebrities like Kelly Osbourne have also battled with Lyme disease and she shared her experience

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The 31-year-old Bieber is just one of several celebs who have contracted Lyme disease; he called his experience "rough." Osbourne, 41, was diagnosed in 2004 and disclosed the disease in her memoir, There's No F***ng Secret: Letter From a Bada** B**ch. "I don’t understand how anyone could think that the life you have to live with Lyme disease is glamorous," she wrote.

"I’ve learned to advocate for myself when it comes to my health, and I trust my intuition. If I think something is wrong, I refuse to let anyone dismiss it. And sadly, I stay the f**k away from reindeer."

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