Austin Carlile hospitalized due to Marfan Syndrome complications

Former Of Mice & Men vocalist Austin Carlile’s struggles with Marfan Syndrome, the medical disorder that affects approximately 1 in 5,000-10,000 people, are well documented. In late 2016, it curbed his career and touring from the popular rock band, and he’s constantly in and out of hospitals receiving treatment.

Unfortunately, he’s back in the hospital again, as detailed on a new Instagram post, which you can check out below. We certainly wish him all the best – this news comes right on the heels of Austin announcing recently that a return to music was in the works.

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 ???

A post shared by Austin Carlile (@austincarlile) on Aug 16, 2018 at 10:25am PDT