Céline Dion reveals high Valium doses used to control stiff-person syndrome pain

Céline Dion has disclosed the extreme measures she took to combat the debilitating effects of her stiff-person syndrome, revealing she resorted to high doses of Valium. The 58-year-old Canadian superstar explained that the powerful sedative became a necessary tool to control episodes of intense pain and muscle spasms associated with the rare neurological disorder.

In candid remarks, Dion detailed how the medication was crucial for her to function during periods when her symptoms were particularly severe. Stiff-person syndrome, a progressive condition, causes muscles to tense uncontrollably, leading to rigidity and painful spasms. These episodes can be triggered by various stimuli and can significantly impair a person's mobility and quality of life.

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I was taking Valium, yes. We started to find what worked for me. And I had to ramp it up. I had to take it. And I think, for me, on an 82-day, 100-day, 120-day, 160-day, 200-day count, it's... it's a lot.

The singer's willingness to share these personal struggles highlights the profound impact the illness has had on her life and career. Her previous statements have already indicated the severity of her condition, forcing her to cancel upcoming tour dates. This latest revelation offers a stark look into the daily battle she faces and the lengths she has gone to in an effort to manage her health.

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It was a choice. For me to be able to move, it was necessary.