Billy Joel describes symptom of mind situation as “like being on a ship”
Two months after canceling his tour as a result of a mind situation prognosis, Billy Joel says the well being concern will not be fastened, however that he feels good.
Joel, 76, revealed in Might he had been recognized with regular strain hydrocephalus, a situation that happens when fluid builds up in or across the mind, disrupting mind perform.
“It isn’t fastened, it is nonetheless being labored on,” Joel instructed Invoice Maher on the most recent episode of Maher’s podcast, “Membership Random.”
The “Piano Man” singer mentioned the situation has affected his stability, a typical aspect impact.
“My stability sucks. It is like being on a ship,” he mentioned. “It was once known as water on the mind.”
Joel mentioned “no person is aware of,” when Maher requested what causes the situation. About half of circumstances of regular strain hydrocephalus are idiopathic, or taking place for unknown causes, in keeping with the Cleveland Clinic.
“I really feel good,” Joel mentioned. “They maintain referring to what I’ve as a mind dysfunction, so it sounds so much worse than what I am feeling.”
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Joel additionally instructed followers to not fear in an interview with Individuals.
“It was scary, however I am okay,” he instructed the journal. “I simply needed to let folks know, don’t be concerned about me being deathly ailing or something.”
Regular strain hydrocephalus is normally treatable, well being consultants say. It’s comparatively unusual, however is extra more likely to happen in folks over the age of 65.
