Justin Bieber Confirms Lyme Disease Diagnosis: 'It's Been A Rough Couple Years'

Following an earlier report from TMZ today (January 8), Justin Bieber took to Instagram to confirm that he's been diagnosed with Lyme infection and chronic mono.


"While a lot of people kept saying justin Bieber looks like shit, on meth etc. They failed to realize I have been recently diagnosed with Lyme infection Bieber wrote alongside a screenshot of TMZ's article. The pop star also opened up about having chronic mono, which impacted his "skin, brain function, energy, and in general health."


In line with TMZ's earlier report, the "Yummy" singer shared that these diagnoses will be "explained further" in his YouTube docu-series, Justin Bieber: Seasons, which will start streaming weekly on January 27. "You can learn all that I have been battling and OVERCOMING!!" He wrote.


Bieber's caption didn't go into detail about the contents of the series, nevertheless according to TMZ, it will dive deeper into the "scary indications he endured in 2019." Bieber closed out his lengthy Instagram caption by noting to his Beliebers that while Lyme — an infectious infection caused by a germs spread by ticks — is "so far incurable," he's been "getting the correct treatment." And he also promised fans that soon he is going to be "back and better than ever."


The Centers for Infection Control and Prevention notes that Lyme infection can, case in point, be cured by antibiotics, though a different condition called Post-Treatment Lyme Infection Syndrome may occur even soon after. Yet most cases of Lyme infection can be cured with a two- to four-week course of oral antibiotics, patients can some days have indications of pain, fatigue, or difficulty thinking that lasts for more than six months soon after they finish treatment. This condition is called Post-Treatment Lyme Infection Syndrome (PTLDS)," the CDC offers on its website.


While Bieber's upcoming YouTube docu-series promises to be both revealing and emotional, the singer has a lot more recommended for 2020 as well. Not only is he expected to release his fifth studio album this spring, however he'll also be touring across North America this summer to perform for and reconnect with his most devoted fans.