"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. "When I first got the diagnosis I was shocked for sure.

As pop star Justin Timberlake concluded his world tour earlier this week, the “SexyBack” singer shared on Thursday in a social media post that he has been grappling with health issues and a diagnosis of Lyme disease.

Justin Timberlake‘s revelation of his Lyme disease diagnosis allegedly wouldn’t have happened if his wife, Jessica Biel, hadn’t encouraged him. A source exclusively told Rob Shuter’s #ShuterScoop that she pushed her husband to reveal his diagnosis to his loyal fans and followers.