Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk says he has been living with Parkinson’s disease for about a year and a half.
Faulk, 53, now head coach at Southern University, said on “The Caring Neurologist” podcast that he first noticed stiffness in his hand on the golf course and mentioned it to his doctor, who sent him for more tests. “I just think I caught it early,” he said. “I’m in a good place.”
Medication lets him keep up his normal routine, he said, though he has occasional tremors and watches his balance and gait closely. He urged people to tell their doctors about symptoms early instead of waiting.
Faulk was a three-time NFL Offensive Player of the Year and a league MVP who set a single-season touchdown record. He was the first player to top 2,000 yards from scrimmage in four straight seasons.
Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder affecting the brain, nervous system and muscle control.
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