Raven Updates on Manageable Parkinson's Symptoms

Professional wrestler Raven, whose real name is Scott Levy, has shared an update on his battle with early-onset Parkinson's disease, describing his symptoms as manageable despite a decade-long struggle. The former ECW World Champion, known for his hardcore style in promotions like WWE and WCW, first publicly disclosed the diagnosis earlier this fall during the documentary "Nevermore: The Raven Effect." In a recent interview with Wrestling Life Online, Levy detailed how the condition has affected his daily life while emphasizing his efforts to maintain a positive outlook.

Levy explained that he has been dealing with Parkinson's symptoms for nearly 10 years, though he qualified the timeline as "off and on" due to intermittent appearances of the telltale tremor. The initial signs emerged several years ago when he developed a persistent tremor in his hand. Seeking medical advice, he consulted a neurologist who suggested the issue might stem from Depakote, a medication Levy was taking off-label for sleep-related problems. Depakote, primarily prescribed for seizures, bipolar disorder, and migraines, is known in some cases to induce tremors as a side effect.