'I got Parkinson's diagnosis after wife noticed something about how I run'

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A man found out about his Parkinson's diagnosis after his wife's subtle observation about the way he was jogging. While running with Abby, also 49, she realised something unusual — husband Ed FitzGerald's arm wasn't swinging. Initially dismissing the concern as a minor nerve issue and experiencing difficulties typing, Ed eventually consulted his GP. The diagnosis was Parkinson's, a brain condition that gets worse over time. The 50-year-old marketing director said: "My wife kept telling me, '