Alligator Wrestling Pro BBer has Parkinsons

[240 is Back]

Mark Antonek

I want to thank all for the positive energy and prayers. One of the best Nuerology Centers for Parkinsons Disease is here in Tampa.....today I went to this center and received a Positive Confirmation that I have Parkinsons Disease. I would be lying to tell you I handled it ok. Tomarrow is a new day, with love and support I will fight and act like the champion I am. I tell my children never to quit, now is my turn to lead by example.

Best wishes for him!  https://www.facebook.com/mark.antonek#!/mark.antonek

[gracie bjj]

that sucks, illness is messed up and ruins people body and spirit

[Stark]

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[SF1900]

Damn, illnesses like parkinsons and MS are horrible.

[njflex]

guy is built well and good condition contest shot,,,sux.

[240 is Back]

very sad.   is this just a disease to manage, or can they reverse a lot of it?

[ob205]

very sad.   is this just a disease to manage, or can they reverse a lot of it?

Look at Ali was diagnosed about 30 years ago, not good.  Michael J. Fox is somewhat managing, but as Limbaugh made fun of, off the meds is in bad shape.

[SF1900]

very sad.   is this just a disease to manage, or can they reverse a lot of it?

Reversed? No, its a degenerative disorder. You can slow down the process, cannot reverse it.

One of my biggest fears is having a degenerative disorder

[BIG DUB]

thread about him over at MD is gonna be good..

http://forums.musculardevelopment.com/showthread.php/125198-IFBB-Pro-Bodybuilder-Mark-Antonek-Diagnosed-with-Parkinson-s-Disease