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Mike Tindall: Dad a 'shell' from Parkinson's
18 May
Summary
- Philip Tindall's Parkinson's has severely impacted his quality of life.
- Mike Tindall revealed his father's health decline after 23 years.
- Parkinson's disease has no cure but can be managed with treatments.
Mike Tindall has revealed the heartbreaking reality of his father Philip's ongoing battle with Parkinson's disease. Speaking about his father, who was diagnosed over 23 years ago, Tindall stated he is "not doing great at the moment" and has become "a shell of what he once was."
Tindall emphasized the brutal nature of Parkinson's, noting its relentless attack on the body and the significant decline in quality of life for those affected. He expressed a desire for others to avoid witnessing such suffering in their loved ones.
Parkinson's disease, currently without a cure according to the NHS, presents symptoms like tremors, slow movement, and stiffness. While treatments aim to manage symptoms and maintain quality of life, Tindall reflected on his wish for greater understanding and earlier intervention.
He recalled that his father's initial symptoms, such as micrographia (cramped handwriting), were subtle. He also mentioned his father's need for a wheelchair at his and Zara's 2011 wedding due to spinal curvature, a complication related to his Parkinson's.
