Solange Knowles Discloses Struggle with Multiple Autoimmune Disorders
The artist reveals her diagnoses of POTS, Sjögren’s syndrome, and MCAS, sharing her journey since 2018.
Overview
- Solange Knowles has been diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), Sjögren’s syndrome, and mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) since 2018.
- She shared her health challenges publicly in response to musician Shaun Ross’s Instagram post about his own POTS diagnosis.
- Knowles described the symptoms of these conditions as debilitating, confusing, and lonely, affecting her daily life.
- She expressed gratitude for Dysautonomia International and the 'spoonie' community for their support during her health struggles.
- Previously, in 2017, Knowles canceled a performance due to an undisclosed autonomic disorder, hinting at her ongoing health issues.