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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(132,769 posts)
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 08:35 PM Wednesday

Brett Favre gives candid look at his Parkinson's diagnosis: I feel 'as close to a 2-by-4'

In the most candid health update he’s given publicly, former Jets quarterback Brett Favre opened up about his battle with Parkinson’s disease.

On the latest episode of “Fourth and Favre,” he described in vivid detail the morning rigidity that leaves him “as close to a 2x4 as you could possibly get” before his medication kicks in.

The former NFL ironman, known for starting 297 consecutive games during his legendary career, corrected several misconceptions about Parkinson’s while offering listeners a window into his daily reality.

“I have what’s called idiopathic, which is the most common,” Favre explained when asked about his condition, via YouTube. “And I think the other thing that most people when they hear Parkinson’s, they think of shaking. ...

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ex-jets-qb-gives-candid-184601387.html

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Brett Favre gives candid look at his Parkinson's diagnosis: I feel 'as close to a 2-by-4' (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Wednesday OP
EFF Brett Favre and the crooked horse he rode in on... NewDayOranges Wednesday #1
Being a Packer's fan, I can't even say his name....i call him Bert Favor. a kennedy Thursday #2
I have a friend with Parkinson's ... Auggie Thursday #3

NewDayOranges

(748 posts)
1. EFF Brett Favre and the crooked horse he rode in on...
Wed Dec 31, 2025, 10:07 PM
Wednesday

Maybe he can buy a miracle cure for Parkinson's with the $ he stole from Mississippi TANF funds!

a kennedy

(35,285 posts)
2. Being a Packer's fan, I can't even say his name....i call him Bert Favor.
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 10:47 AM
Thursday

Will not ever forgive him for what he did after his time with the Packers……ugh. 🤬 🤬 🤬

Auggie

(32,879 posts)
3. I have a friend with Parkinson's ...
Thu Jan 1, 2026, 03:23 PM
Thursday

and I had a brother-in-law who died with it.

Sorry to hear Favre is stricken. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

Well, almost anyone.

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