Ted Thompson diagnosed with autonomic disorder Published: May 08, 2019 at 05:32 AM Herbie Teope Rodions Kurucs Jersey Former general manager Ted Thompson revealed Wednesday that he suffers from an autonomic disorder and said his health contributed to him stepping down following the 2017 season. Thompson, who was inducted into the over the weekend, i sued a . "I have been diagnosed with an autonomic disorder," Thompson said. "I feel that it's important to mention that based on the test results and opinions of medical specialists, they feel that I do not DeAndre Jordan Jersey fit the profile of someone suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)." Thompson, who served as the general manager from 2005 to 2017, said the discu sion on his status occurred as his season at his former position progre sed. "Late in the 2017 season, Mark Murphy and I had a conversation about my health and future with the ," Thompson said in the statement. "At that time, we mutually agreed that it was in the best interests of myself and the organization to step away from my role as general manager. In consultation with team physician Dr. John Gray, I began a complete health evaluation that has included second opinions over the last year from the Medical College of Wisconsin, the Mayo Clinic and the UT Southwestern Medical Center." , "autonomic nerve disorders (dysautonomia) refer to disorders of autonomic nervous system (ANS). ... Symptoms are wide- Reggie Perry Jersey ranging and can include problems with the regulation of heart rate, blood pre sure, body temperature, perspiration, and bowel and bladder functions. Other symptoms include fatigue, lightheadedne s, feeling faint or pa sing out (syncope), weakne s, and cognitive impairment." Thompson first joined the front office in 1992 as the a sistant director of pro personnel and went on to serve as director of pro personnel and director of pro personnel from 1993 to 1999. He then joined former head coach Mike Holmgren in 2000 with the , where Thompson served as the vice president of football operations until 2004 when he rejoined the as general manager. With the as general manager, Thompson helped build a roster that became a perennial playoff contender every season and won XLV. Thompson currently serves as a senior advisor to football operations in Green Bay's player personnel department. "I want to thank Dr. Gray, the medical profe sionals, Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot Jersey the and my family for all that they have done and continue to do for me," Thompson said. "It was a tremendous honor to be inducted into the this past weekend. The Green Bay community and the fans of the have always been and will continue to be very special to me. It is my hope and belief that I will be able to overcome this disorder. "Finally, I'd like to ask that you respect Nate Sestina Jersey the privacy of myself and my family as we move forward." This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an i sue.
Click here Click here Click here