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- Justin Timberlake is “not doing s—” as he relaxes at dwelling, following the top of his two-year Neglect Tomorrow World Tour and his Lyme illness prognosis
- In an Instagram Tales photograph posted Aug. 4, Timberlake, 44, might be seen posing in a sweatshirt that reads: “I am not doing s— at the moment. Mission achieved”
- Timberlake shared the information about his current prognosis with followers on July 31
Justin Timberlake is spending his time enjoyable at dwelling, following the top of his two-year Neglect Tomorrow World Tour and his Lyme illness prognosis.
In an Instagram Tales photograph posted on Monday, Aug. 4, the NSYNC alum, 44, might be seen posing in a sweatshirt that reads: “I am not doing s— at the moment. Mission achieved,” as he sticks his tongue out for the digital camera.
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Timberlake shared the information about his Lyme illness prognosis with followers in his Instagram Tales and in his feed on Thursday, July 31.
“I have been battling some well being points, and was identified with Lyme illness — which I do not say so you are feeling unhealthy for me — however to shed some gentle on what I have been up towards behind the scenes,” the “SexyBack” singer wrote. “In case you’ve skilled this illness or know somebody who has — then you definately’re conscious: dwelling with this may be relentlessly debilitating, each mentally and bodily.”
Transmitted from the chunk of an contaminated tick, Lyme illness may cause flu-like signs resembling complications, joint ache, fatigue, or a fever, per the Cleveland Clinic. It is usually identified by a rash resembling a bullseye round on the tick chunk, and will be confirmed with a Lyme illness blood take a look at.
The announcement got here simply as he ended the Neglect Tomorrow World Tour. Earlier within the tour, Timberlake canceled or postponed numerous exhibits on account of an ongoing again damage, bronchitis and laryngitis, and an ankle damage.
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A variety of the musician’s family and friends members have come out in assist of him amid the announcement, together with his spouse Jessica Biel.
A household supply advised PEOPLE quickly after Timberlake’s announcement that the information has introduced Timberlake “readability” and that Biel has been “extremely supportive” of him throughout this time.
“He isn’t 20 anymore. However when his signs worsened, he realized one thing deeper was occurring,” the supply stated. “He pushed by way of for months earlier than lastly getting solutions. The Lyme illness prognosis introduced readability to a sequence of unexplained points that he is been quietly coping with.”
Because the insider defined, Timberlake’s focus is now on therapy and restoration following the conclusion of his tour.
“He is taking it severely. The plan is to relaxation, spend time with Jess and the children and do every thing he can to heal,” the household supply stated of the couple, who’re dad and mom to sons Silas, 10, and Phineas, 5. “He beloved touring and being again onstage, however he is additionally relieved it is over. Now he can deal with his well being.”