Celine Dion said she has been diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder that is the cause of the muscle spasms that have interrupted her life and forced her to postpone her concerts.
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The condition is characterized by sudden severe muscle spasms.
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Her shows from August to October are set to proceed as scheduled.
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Dion said she is working with a team of doctors and has the support of her children as she tries to return to the stage.
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