Former Of Mice & Men frontman Austin Carlile continues to suffer from complications brought on by Marfan Syndrome. That genetic connective tissue disorder has forced him to undergo numerous medical procedures and treatments throughout the course of his life and his continued struggles with it played a major role in him exiting the aforementioned band in 2016.
Carlile has since been planning a return to music and devoting his life to faith based activities and outreach. In a new post shared via his Instagram, he detailed his latest setback:
“Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak (have had multiple of them in the past) collecting in my head this time around. Pouches of the fluid are accumulating between my skull & skin leading to swelling in different areas each day. Discover, drain, patch, assessment, repeat. Where, what, why?
Infection of said spinal fluid? Intro: intravenous wide spectrum antibiotics administered daily. Observe. More blood cultures, observe. Currently on day five of this, two hospitals, MRI’s, CT scans, X-rays, EKG’s, ultra sounds, blood work, etc. I’m at Stanford University Hospital with my specialists once again for further observation & testing.
Was just here Friday for sleep/pain study but had to return when another hospital team couldn’t help my unique case/situation. Another step. Another hurdle Marfan Syndrome throws in my way. Another day I get to kick it in the face & remind it that it doesn’t own me, nor can it keep me down for good 🕊👊🏼”
