Date 02/04/2015 - News People
Canadian singer Avril Lavigne was bedridden for five months as she battled a severe bout of Lyme disease. The star was feeling lethargic and lightheaded during a trip to Las Vegas before doctors diagnosed her with the bacterial infection, which is spread to humans through infected ticks. Reports surfaced that the star was battling a mystery illness in September, and Lavigne was even forced to dispute claims she was being treated for substance abuse and depression in December. The singer has now opened up about the severity of the debilitating condition that made her feel so terrible she thought her life could be over.??
