2023-05-01 06:46:00
“Michael J. Fox” said it was “very likely” that he had “some impact” at the height of his fame. that may have contributed to his Parkinson’s symptoms by the former famous star of the 80s also implying that he “It won’t last more than 80 years.”
In an interview with Jane Polley of “CBS Sunday Morning” famous actor Michael J. Fox When doctors diagnosed him with Parkinson’s disease in 1991 when he was 29 years old, he had the opportunity to open up about many things.
The Back to the Future star, now 61, kept the story a secret for nearly 10 years and announced it to the public in November 1998.
“Is it possible? What might have happened to you before that?” Polley asked Michael J. Fox about the cause of the disease. “Yes, very likely. I think there are many possible causes. I might do it myself May have hit the head. (During filming) or drinking too much when the symptoms are starting to develop.
Michael J. Fox, Founder, Parkinson’s Disease Research Foundation went on to say that in the end The diagnosis indicated that his condition was likely due to a genetic factor. and environmental factors together. I think I may have come into contact with some kind of chemical. and have genetics with the environment as a trigger,” said Fox.
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects the dopamine-producing nerve cells in the brain.
The most pronounced symptoms are related to movement. which includes vibration rigid state Slow movement and difficulty walking and posture. Later, thinking and behavioral problems may occur. Dementia is common in the late stages of the disease. While depression is the most common psychiatric symptom, Other symptoms have sensory problems. sleep and mood Parkinson’s disease is more common in the elderly. Most patients develop symptoms after the age of 50.
In this interview, Fox said that living with Parkinson’s disease is “It’s getting harder and harder,” and he doesn’t think he’ll be 80 years old.
“I won’t lie, it’s getting harder, it’s getting harder, it’s getting tougher every day. It’s getting harder every day. It was like that,” Fox said, adding that several of his bones had been broken in the condition. and had to undergo spinal surgery
“I had spinal surgery. have a tumor on the spine It was harmless. But it made my walk more difficult,” Fox told the show. “My bones started to break. This arm is broken, and this arm is broken. Your elbow will break, your face will break, your hand will break.”
“Even so It’s hard to explain to people how lucky I am. because I have Parkinson’s disease Some days are difficult Some days are harder than others. But this disease is what has stuck with my life— It’s not something that will dictate my life.”
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