NFL legend Marshall Faulk diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, says he is 'in a good place'

Marshall Faulk, an NFL legend and the coach at Southern University, revealed that he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, a progressive disorder of the central nervous system affecting the body's movement. Faulk, 53, said that he has been dealing with the disease for about 18 months. He first realized that something was wrong when he was having issues with his hand while playing golf. He mentioned the issue to his doctor during a routine physical. "I was like, 'Wow, is that something?'" Faulk said on an episode of "Caring Neurologist" with Dr. Sandeep Thakkar.
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