hall of fame quarterback Brett Favre announced in September that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and spoke in an interview this week about the challenges of living with the disease and his hopes for the future.
former green bay packers Great spoke to TMZ Sports about his health and the benefits of being diagnosed at a very early stage of the disease.
Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre arrives for his appearance before the House Ways and Means Committee at the Capitol on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
“Overall, I don't think I can complain. This is one of the things I'm learning a lot about Parkinson's disease, and my Parkinson's disease was caught very early.”
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He continued: “We're at a very early stage of the disease, and there's hope that something is on the horizon that can stop it from progressing.”
Favre, 55, revealed the news of his shocking medical exam during testimony at a Congressional hearing on federal welfare reform.
“Sadly, I also lost my investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion treatment that I believed would help others,” he said at the time. “It's too late for me, but I've recently been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, so I'm sure you'll understand that this is also a cause that's close to my heart.”
Favre, 55, revealed the news of his shocking medical exam during testimony at a Congressional hearing on federal welfare reform. (Shearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
NFL legend Brett Favre announces he has Parkinson's disease
Favre considers himself lucky to have been diagnosed early, but he still suffers from difficult symptoms.
“I don't shake very badly, it's because of the medication. You never know when you're on medication. But if I'm going to live that long, I'm going to be on medication for the next 30, 40 years. “But it is.” What is it?
“For the most part, I’m fine. my parkinson's disease The main side effects are stiffness and stiffness. There is some wobbling, but not much, but it does have some stiffness and rigidity. When I wake up in the morning, I feel like a board. I don't need any help making soccer any harder. ”
FILE – Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre #4 watches from the sideline during a game against the Cleveland Browns on November 19, 1995 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (George Gojkovic/Getty Images)
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“All things considered, I'm a very fortunate person,” he added.
Favre said on a 2022 radio show that he estimated he may have suffered “several thousand” concussions during his 20 years in office. NFL. The cause of the illness is unknown, and it is unclear whether his soccer career and long-standing head injuries are related.
According to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, scientists believe that the disease is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors, and that these environmental factors “may include head trauma, exposure to pesticides, and where you live.” I think there is a certain gender.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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