Brett Favre played in the NFL from 1991 to the 2010 season. Nearly two decades of his life was spent devoted to the game he loves. However, in the decade or so after his playing years, he has been at the center of troubling lawsuits.
However, now he is dealing with a whole different issue that will take center stage in his life for the foreseeable future.
“Overall I’m Blessed” Former NFL Legend Brett Favre Announces Disheartening Health Update
In late September, Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre announced that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative neurological disorder.
During his speech, Favre spoke on behalf of Prevacus, a company that received $2 million from Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). Favre was the primary donor:
“Sadly, I also lost an investment in a company that I believed was developing a breakthrough concussion drug I thought would help others,” Favre said via ESPN. “And I’m sure you’ll understand why it’s too late for me, because I’ve recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. This is also a cause dear to my heart.”
According to Andrew Mccarty of Athlon Sports:
Favre has been mostly quiet about the disease since first announcing his diagnosis. However, he took the time to speak to TMZ this week where he revealed he’s been testing out a variety of treatments.
He told TMZ the medications he’s taking have made his symptoms manageable and he remains optimistic about a cure. However, he did reveal some of the troubling side effects he’s dealing with.
But, the ex-Green Bay Packers superstar did say there is one thing about the ordeal that’s bothering him — some tight muscles in the AM.
“With my Parkinson’s, the main side effect is rigidity and stiffness,” he said. “I have a little bit of shaking, but not much. But, rigidity and stiffness.”
“When I wake up in the morning, I feel like a board,” he continued. “I don’t need any help because of football to be any stiffer. But, all things considered, I’m a very blessed man.”
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