Overview

• Timberlake announced on Instagram July 31 that he was diagnosed with Lyme disease immediately after wrapping his Forget Tomorrow Tour in Turkey.
• He described enduring intense nerve pain, fatigue and general malaise during shows yet chose to finish the tour rather than cancel dates.
• The artist said he shared his diagnosis to shed light on his behind-the-scenes struggles with a tick-borne infection, not to elicit sympathy.
• He is now focusing on ongoing antibiotic treatment and convalescence as he evaluates whether to return to touring.
• Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted by Ixodes ticks and can lead to long-term joint, cardiac and neurological complications if untreated.