U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton of Virginia has just announced that she has been diagnosed with PSP at age 55.
Here’s the story in this morning’s Washington Post.
Here’s Rep. Wexton’s own press release.
Rep. Wexton announced a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease five months ago, but after noticing that her medication was not helping her as it did others in her PD support group, she sought additional professional opinions. This is a very common route to a PSP diagnosis, as this blog’s readership well knows. Even the experts may not be able to distinguish the two disorders in the first year of symptoms.
Rep. Wexton’s staff has contacted CurePSP to coordinate efforts to help raise public awareness of PSP.
We all wish Rep. Wexton well in her journey and congratulate her on her decision to publicize her diagnosis as a way to help others.
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That’s very sad. She’s our congresswoman.
Dr. Golbe,
This is very sad to hear. I just called her office and spoke with someone who has logged my question. I requested that she look into getting PSP added to the short list of diseases that are granted immediate access to Medicare. Are you aware if this has ever been attempted?