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Jack's friends saw him shaking. What happened next would change his life forever

Victoria’s father Jack Lord Gamble was “always a little wobbly”. The 37-year-old is simply someone who “gets into a vibe from time to time”. However, as his friends worried about his deteriorating condition, the Melbourne dad knew something more serious was at play. For more Health & Wellness related news and videos, check out Health & Wellness >> Then came the news that turned his world upside down – Jack had Parkinson’s disease. “It’s difficult, definitely harder than I realized,” he told 7NEWS.com.au. While coming to terms with life-changing conditions takes time, Jack hopes his experience can help others realize they are not alone and dispel common misconceptions. Melbourne father Jack Lord Gamble was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at the age of 33. Credit: provided Around 38 Australians are diagnosed with Parkinson’s every day. In 2018, Jack found himself among those statistics. Parkinson’s is not common in people under 50, with only 10 to 20 percent of peo