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Related: About this forumFavre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41417497/favre-announces-parkinson-diagnosis-congressional-hearing
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Favre reveals Parkinson's diagnosis (Original Post)
AKwannabe
Sep 24
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chicoescuela
(1,561 posts)1. I'm sorry but f him
Auggie
(31,784 posts)2. Sorry to hear that. Awful illness.
I've had two people in life with it. One became bedridden. The other received incredible treatment that allows them to live a near normal life.
deep brain stimulation?
I don't know the exact name for it but he has a device implanted in his chest that's wired to his brain. It either stimulates or blocks. I've seen him before and after --it's amazing.
Ocelot II
(120,776 posts)3. He's an a-hole but I wouldn't wish that on anyone.
Freethinker65
(11,122 posts)4. Still doesn't explain the volleyball stadium.
LisaM
(28,590 posts)5. Let's see if he uses it as a platform to help others.
I hope he does. It would be great if a cure can be found.