What is the problem with Alan Jackson's health? The singer fights against Charcot-Marie-Doth disease
He announced in 2021 that he had received a diagnosis of the state inherited in 2011.
Alan Jackson , the singer-songwriter acclaimed behind successes like "Chattahochoe", is one of the 152 people who were inducted into the temple of renowned country music. It is also one of the 126,000 people in the United States - 2.6 million people worldwide - which has been diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth , a non -deadly but serious neurological disorder. THE Country singer , 65, first revealed his condition a few years ago. Read the rest for everything you need to know about Jackson's health, the symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Dooth's disease and how it could have an impact on his career in the future.
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What disease does Alan Jackson have?
Talk to Today In September 2021, Jackson revealed publicly For the first time, he had received a diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Dooth disease, or CMT, 10 years ago. Despite what the name can suggest, Charcot-Marie-Dooth's disease does not mainly affect a person's mouth (although some symptoms can have an impact on swallowing and cause teeth). He is appointed for the three neurologists who discovered in the 1800s: Jean-Martin Charcot ,, Pierre Marie , And Howard Henry Tooth .
According to the Mayo clinic, CMT is caused by hereditary genetic mutations Affects the peripheral nervous system and is manifested mainly in a progressive loss of muscle tissue and tactile sensation, especially in the extremities. The institution notes that people with disorder can first notice symptoms in their feet and legs and later in their arms and hands as it progresses. Mayo Clinic says that the severity of the symptoms - which can include high footsteps, hammetoes, stumbling and frequent falls, and even more - may vary from person to person. If the throat muscles are affected, a person with CMT could have trouble speaking or swallowing.
However CMT is not fatal And does not shorten life expectancy, there is no remedy. Disorder treatments may include physiotherapy and occupational therapy, as well as orthotics and sometimes surgery, according to Cedars-Sinai.
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How long has Alan Jackson have been sick?
The country's star did not indicate in his Today Interview when he started to notice symptoms, but he said that CMT had "affected [him] for years".
"It's genetic that I inherited from my dad," said Jackson. In addition to his father, her grandmother also suffered from the condition, and her older sister was also diagnosed.
The Mayo clinic stipulates that the symptoms of CMT tend to manifest itself in childhood or at the beginning of adulthood, but it is not uncommon for individuals afflicted in the thirties or even the 40 years notice the signs for the first time. Cedars Sinai notes that a neurologist can perform some different tests to determine if a person with family history of CMT inherited the disorder.
How does CMT affect Jackson?
When Jackson revealed his diagnosis in 2021, he cited balance problems as the main concern.
"[I] becomes more and more obvious," said the star Today . "And I know that I trip on stage. And now I have a little trouble building, even in front of the microphone, and so I just feel very uncomfortable."
However, Jackson was not yet ready to move away from the scene.
"I never wanted to do the big retirement tour, like people, then take a year off and then come back," he said. "I think it's a bit cheesy. And I don't say that I will not be able to tour. I will try to do as much as possible." AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
In 2022, he launched his 16 judgment " Last call visit "" Who started on June 24 in Biloxi, Mississippi, and was to take place for several months before ending in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in mid-October.
"I have always admired my heroes like George Jones ,, Merle Haggard ,, Loretta Lynn , And Charley Pride Who played as much as they wanted as long as they could, "Jackson said in a press release accompanying the announcement of the tour." I have always thought that I would like to do it, and I would like as long as my health will allow. I will try to do as much as possible, but if I start, come see me ... "
However, the musician had to postpone the last two dates De la tour, scheduled for October 7 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and on Saturday October 8 in Pittsburgh, for health reasons.
"I hoped to be there; I hate to disappoint my fans," he said on the website, as indicated by Los Angeles Times . "I tried as much as possible to play this show at this time."
What does the future look like for Jackson?
At the end of 2022, a hoax indicating that Jackson had been hospitalized And had died that became viral on the Internet before being completely demystified. However, these two dates of touring were not reprogrammed, despite the insurance at the time they would take place in 2023.
However, the artist has recently achieved public performances. During the prices of the CMA 2023 last November, Jackson paid tribute has Jimmy Buffett With Zac Brown Band, playing buffett songs "Pirates and Parrots" and "Margaritaville".
During an appearance in February 2023 on his daughter Mattie Jackson podcast, In Joy Life with Mattie Jackson , the singer of "Gone Country" reiterated that he did not withdraw music, while admitting that he had stepped back.
"I mean, I may not have turned much, but, as I said, the creative part jumps from time to time," said Jackson, adding that he still "scribbles and thinks to melodies ".
He also promised fans that there was "even more music to come", although he made no specific announcements on albums or to come.
