Grammy and Oscar-nominated musician Sufjan Stevens is relearning to walk after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
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Stevens revealed the news on his Tumblr page, explaining his recent absence from album promotion for "Javelin."
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The autoimmune disease left him immobile, with numbness and tingling in his hands, arms, and legs.
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Stevens underwent a series of medical tests including MRIs, EMGs, cat scans, X-rays, spinal taps, and echo-cardiograms for diagnosis.
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Neurologists confirmed Guillain-Barre Syndrome and administered immuno-hemoglobin infusions for treatment.
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Stevens spent about two weeks in the hospital bed, undergoing life-saving measures and stabilizing his condition.
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On Sept. 8, he was transferred to acute rehab for intensive physical and occupational therapy, and to relearn how to walk.
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Stevens expressed hope, stating that most people with GBS regain the ability to walk within a year.
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He thanked his caregivers for their support and signed the message, "yours truly from a wheelchair XOXOXO Sufjan Stevens."
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Sufjan Stevens, known for hits like "Chicago" from the album "Illinois," is also recognized for his Grammy and Oscar-nominated song "Mystery of Love" from "Call Me by Your Name."
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