Austin Carlile Hospitalised For Spinal Fluid Leak

After being in the clear for quite a while, Austin Carlile was hospitalised once again due to issues caused by Marfan Syndrome.

The former Of Mice & Men frontman, who left the band due to this genetic connective tissue disorder, posted a photo of himself from the hospital bed to his Instagram with the caption:

“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 want to wish Austin well and a speedy recovery, and will keep you posted with updates as they come.

You can have a look at Austin Carlile’s Instagram post about it below:
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