Celine Dion’s Rare Outing
Celine Dion made a rare appearance Monday evening at a hockey game in Las Vegas, Nevada as she continues to battle stiff-person syndrome.
A Star’s Reappearance: Celine’s Public Appearance
The superstar Titanic singer, 55, was spotted in public for the first time in three-and-a-half years as the Montreal Canadiens took on the Vegas Golden Knights.
A Joyful Reunion: Celine and the Hockey Community
In footage posted online, Celine looked to be in great spirits as she greeted players and fans in the locker rooms after the match.
Montreal’s vice-president of hockey communications, Chantal Machabée, expressed gratitude, writing, ‘A great visit to our game in Vegas yesterday… Thank you Celine Dion for your generosity. The whole team was very happy to meet you and your family.’
Family Bonding: Celine’s Sons Join the Outing
Celine was accompanied by her sons René-Charles, and twins Nelson and Eddy, and the family posed with a few of the athletes following the match.
Celine’s Words of Encouragement: Support for the Hockey Players
She was also heard giving advice to the hockey players, saying, ‘Just stay healthy, strong. Do what you do best.’
Celine’s Battle with Stiff-Person Syndrome: A Low Profile
The Grammy winner has kept a very low profile since announcing she was diagnosed with Moersch-Woltman Syndrome in 2022. The condition, also called Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), is a rare neurological condition that gives people painful muscle spasms.
The Impact on Her Career: Postponement of ‘Courage World Tour’
She revealed her diagnosis in December, which forced her to pull the plug on her ‘Courage World Tour’ five months ago.
‘I’m so sorry to disappoint all of you once again,’ Celine wrote on Instagram on May 26. ‘I’m working really hard to build back my strength, but touring can be very difficult even when you’re 100%.’
Family Support: A Sister’s Perspective
Her older sibling Claudette Dion, 74, has now said she is devastated and there seems little she and the singer’s family can do to help her ‘strong’ sister or ‘alleviate her pain’.
Challenges of Stiff-Person Syndrome: Little Known About the Illness
Claudette told HELLO! Canada: ‘She’s doing everything to recover. She’s a strong woman. It’s an illness we know so little about.
There are spasms – they’re impossible to control.’
Hope for the Future: Searching for a Remedy
‘She added mum-of-three Celine’s family is “crossing our fingers that researchers will find a remedy for this awful illness.’
Stiff person syndrome is a rare, progressive neurological disorder that can cause stiff muscles in the torso, arms, and legs – and affects about one in a million people.
Caring for Celine: Family Support and Research Efforts
Celine’s other sister Linda and her husband have moved into the singer’s home in Las Vegas to care for her, and Claudette added: “It’s comforting for us all (to have them near Celine.)”
The Challenge of Treatment: Celine’s Health Journey
Claudette has previously revealed that despite working with “the top researchers in the field,” Grammy-winning Celine has seen little improvement in her health.
She told Le Journal de Montreal: “We can’t find any medicine that works, but having hope is important.”
Listening to One’s Body: The Importance of Rest
Claudette said Celine cancelling her ‘Courage’ tour was a necessary move for her chances of rehabilitation.
She added about the singer – whose music producer husband René Angélil, 73, died in 2016 after they were married for 22 years:
“I honestly think that she mostly needs to rest. She always goes above and beyond, she always tries to be the best and top of her game. At one point, your heart and your body are trying to tell you something. It’s important to listen to it.”
Understanding Stiff-Person Syndrome
Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is a rare, progressive neurological disorder that can cause stiff muscles in the torso, arms, and legs.
It affects about one in a million people. SPS is often misdiagnosed as other conditions like Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or fibromyalgia. It is associated with autoimmune diseases and is thought to result from an autoimmune response gone awry in the brain and spinal cord.
Diagnosis and Treatment of SP
S Diagnosing SPS involves a blood test that measures the level of glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibodies.
Elevated GAD titers, up to 10 times above normal, are typically seen in SPS. While there is no known cure, treatment options include oral diazepam, muscle relaxants, and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) treatment to alleviate symptoms
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