Beyoncé’s Sister Solange, 38, Reveals ‘Debilitating’ Health Diagnoses
The singer had previously mentioned undergoing treatment for undisclosed medical conditions, leading to the cancellation of her performances.
Solange Knowles reacted to an Instagram post from her fellow musician Shaun Ross, sharing that she had received multiple health diagnoses in 2018.
Solange Knowles arriving at the New York Ballet 2022 Fall Fashion Gala at Lincoln Center in New York City, on September 28, 2022 | Source: Getty Images
On October 14, 2024, Shaun spoke openly about his experience with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) following long COVID-19, prompting Solange to share her own story in solidarity. She revealed,” I got diagnosed with POTS, Sjogrens, and Mcas in 2018.”
POTS’s main symptom is orthostatic intolerance (OI). OI is a condition that makes it hard for the body to adjust to standing up. When someone with POTS stands, not enough blood flows back to the heart, which can cause them to feel dizzy or even faint.
Solange Knowles attends the Gucci Women’s Fall Winter 2024 Fashion Show during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 in Milan, Italy, on February 23, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
In contrast, Sjögren’s syndrome is a long-term autoimmune disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks the glands that produce moisture, leading to symptoms like dry eyes and a dry mouth.
Solange Knowles seen at LAX in Los Angeles, California, on July 26, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
As for MCAS, it is a condition where a person repeatedly experiences severe allergy-like symptoms, including hives, swelling, low blood pressure, trouble breathing, and intense diarrhea.
Solange at the Stuart Weitzman FW18 Presentation and Cocktail Party at The Pool in New York City, on February 8, 2018 | Source: Getty Images
In Shaun’s post, Solange empathized with her friend and those in a similar health journey as hers, “Sending u [sic] so much love and strength Shaun and to all in the comments struggling with the debilitating, confusing, and lonely symptoms of POTS!”
