Former Of Mice and Men frontman Austin Carlile once again finds himself in a hospital bed, dealing with the effects of Marfan Syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the body's connective tissue. The disease is the reason he left the band.
Carlile revealed he is currently in the hospital dealing with a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak that has been collecting in his head:
"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."
We're sending positive vibes to Austin for a speedy recovery. Last year, Austin was teasing a new project.
