Man told shakes were down to "too much tea" diagnosed with Parkinson's aged 20 | SWNS

A father diagnosed with Parkinson’s at just 20 after doctors initially blamed his tremors on drinking too much tea has defied predictions that he would be in a wheelchair by 25. John Granahan, now 54, first noticed symptoms aged 13 when his leg began shaking uncontrollably during an English lesson. After years of uncertainty, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s and told his condition would rapidly worsen. More than 40 years later, he is still working, driving with hand controls and raising his teenage daughter, despite living with the progressive neurological disorder. John, from Leeds, says adapting to the condition and refusing to give up has helped him maintain his independence, while recent deep brain stimulation surgery and specialist exercise classes have helped him manage symptoms. He hopes sharing his story will inspire others living with Parkinson’s. Please subscribe for daily viral videos and check out all our social channels here: https://linktr.ee/swns To license this video for editorial or commercial use please contact [email protected]