Solange Knowles reveals serious health diagnoses

Multi-talented artist Solange Knowles (38) normally doesn’t reveal her personal life, however the singer recently talked concerning the serious health problems she has been fighting since 2018.

The news broke when musician Shaun Ross posted a video on Instagram about his ongoing battle with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) because of this of Covid. POTS is a disorder that affects the autonomic nervous system, which regulates functions over which now we have no conscious control, comparable to heart rate, body temperature, and sweating. Common symptoms include severe fatigue, dizziness, excessive sweating, nausea and heart palpitations.

Solange replied to Ross’s post, writing, “Sending you so much love and strength, Shaun, and to everyone in the comments struggling with the debilitating, confusing, and lonely symptoms of POTS!”

The singer continued, “I was diagnosed with POTS, Sjogrens and Mcas in 2018 and I really don’t want your health to be your identity.”

Knowles also boasted in her note International dysautonomya nonprofit organization that, in accordance with its website, “seeks to improve the lives of people with autonomic nervous system disorders through research, physician education, public awareness and patient empowerment programs.”

“The good people at @dysautonomiaintl have been a truly amazing resource for me, and I’m truly grateful to the Sponie community for supporting me in a time of complete uncertainty! Sending lots of love your way!” Knowles concluded.

Ross replied: “Thank you so much, Solange. You’ve known me since I was a teenager and you know my energy. It has definitely changed my whole perspective on so many things, and I’m trying to fully embrace it. I appreciate you very much. Sending love ❤️.”

For those unfamiliar with Sjogrens, it’s a chronic autoimmune disease that causes dominant symptoms comparable to dry eyes and dry mouth. Fatigue and joint pain are other potential symptoms of the disease. On the opposite hand, MCAS, or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, occurs when mast cells mistakenly release too many chemicals. Symptoms related to the syndrome include hives, low blood pressure, respiration problems, severe diarrhea and swelling.

Fans empathized with Knowles and sent her love and support as she revealed her health issues. Ross also commented on Solange’s news, saying, “It’s very interesting to look back at Solange in 2017, when she revealed she had pots, and see her profession decelerate and alter pace. I’m wondering if it’s due to rush on the road and the whole lot else. I do know my first show on my second tour was when it really hit me hard.