Since Justin Bieber was just a teenager he stole the hearts of many all over the world with his talent. Not only did he become a near-overnight sensation with songs like “Baby” and “One Time,” the now 29-year-old has gone on to win a total of two Grammy Awards. Within the last few years, however, Justin made headlines after he revealed he was diagnosed with both Lyme disease and Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Keep reading to learn all about the Drew House founder’s ongoing health issues and how he is doing today.
Justin Bieber Diagnosed With Ramsay Hunt Syndrome & Lyme Disease
Although J.B’s most recent diagnosis was his Ramsay Hunt syndrome, the Hollywood heartthrob first revealed that he was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2020. The “Peaches” artist took to Instagram in Jan. 2020 to clapback at haters who accused of him doing drugs and not considering his health. “While a lot of people kept saying justin Bieber looks like s***, on meth etc. they failed to realize I’ve been recently diagnosed with Lyme disease,” he wrote on the social media site at the time. “Not only that but had a serious case of chronic mono which affected my, skin, brain function, energy, and overall health.” Hailey Bieber‘s husband also documented some of the treatments he underwent during his 2020 YouTube documentary,
Just two years later, in Jun. 2022, Justin took to Instagram to share a video of his facial paralysis and confirm his Ramsay Hunt syndrome diagnosis. “Obviously as you can probably see with my face. I have this syndrome called Ramsay Hunt syndrome and it is from this virus that attacks the nerves in my ear and my facial nerves and has caused my face to have paralysis,” he explained in the now-viral video. As a result of his symptoms, J.B had to postpone several of his shows that year and called the illness “pretty serious.”
What Is Ramsay Hunt Syndrome & Lyme Disease?
Ramsay Hunt syndrome can be caused after a shingles outbreak attacks the facial nerves near one’s ear, as reported by the Mayo Clinic. Some of the symptoms can include a shingles rash, facial paralysis, and possibly hearing loss in the affected ear. The syndrome is often caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, however, although it can go away it can still “live in your nerves” and reactivate years later, per the health organization. Some treatments for RHS include antiviral drugs, corticosteroids, anti-anxiety medications, and pain relievers.
Lyme disease is a tick-borne illness that affects the immune system and more, per the CDC website. People obtain the illness after being infected by a tick and it can cause fevers, headaches, fatigue, and more. Often people can be treated with a round of antibiotics and can improve within weeks, however, others can experience chronic symptoms years after they were infected.
