Justin Timberlake Making His Health a Priority Following His Lyme Disease Diagnosis

Justin Timberlake is focusing on his well-being following the announcement of his Lyme disease diagnosis this past July.

In a report published by People on Monday, December 8, a source told the outlet that the “Sexy Back” singer, 44, “seems to be doing okay. He’s prioritizing his health after the grueling tour and Lyme disease diagnosis.”

The source added that Timberlake’s wife Jessica Biel — with whom he shares sons Silas, 10, and Phineas, 5 — has been totally supportive. “She wants him healthy.”

On July 31, one day after wrapping his two-year Forget Tomorrow World Tour, Timberlake revealed on his personal Instagram account he had been unwell for “months” before he was diagnosed with bacterial infection Lyme disease, which can cause symptoms ranging from nerve pain and fatigue to cognitive difficulties and chronic illness.

“If you’ve experienced this disease or know someone who has — then you’re aware: living with this can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically,” Timberlake wrote in his post.

A source told People at the time that the Grammy winner realized while on the tour there was “something deeper going on” than just fatigue from life on the road.

The source added: “He pushed through for months before finally getting answers. The Lyme disease diagnosis brought clarity to a series of unexplained issues that he’s been quietly dealing with.”

Biel, 43, is said to have “felt like something was off” with Timberlake’s health and “encouraged” him to get checked out.

Since the end of his epic world tour, Justin has been taking time to rest and recover.  In the longer term future he still hopes to return to the spotlight and earlier this year sources told Star of his movie ambitions.

“He’s taking it seriously,” an insider told Star. “The plan is to rest, spend time with Jess and the kids and do everything he can to heal.”

“He loved touring and being back onstage,” added the insider, “but he’s also relieved it’s over. Now he can focus on his health.”