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Marshall Faulk reveals Parkinson's diagnosis after 18 months

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Marshall Faulk reveals Parkinson's diagnosis

The Hall of Fame running back shared his diagnosis on an October 21 podcast.

Diagnosis

He has lived with it for 18 months

Faulk, 53, has managed the condition for about 18 months, and says he feels good.

First signs

A stiff hand while golfing

He first noticed stiffness in his hand while playing golf, and it did not go away.

How he found out

A routine physical led to tests

Faulk raised it with his doctor at a routine physical, and tests gave the answer.

Treatment

Medicine keeps life normal

He says medicine helps him stay active, and he does more now than before.

Symptoms

Small tremors, steady balance watch

He still gets small tremors and watches his balance when he walks and works out.

Early catch

One of the lucky ones

Faulk calls himself one of the lucky ones because doctors caught it early.

Career

A career built on running

He won NFL MVP in 2000, made seven Pro Bowls, and helped the Rams win Super Bowl XXXIV.

Numbers

12,279 rushing yards

Faulk retired with 12,279 rushing yards, 6,875 receiving yards, and 136 total touchdowns.

Coaching

Now coaching Southern University

Southern hired him as head coach last November, and he is in his first season there.

Message

Bigger than football

Faulk says his story is about health, families, and the future, not just football.

Next

Do not wait, get checked

His advice is plain: do not ignore a new symptom, ask a doctor about it early.

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