Democrat Jennifer Wexton reveals she has Parkinson's Disease

Democratic Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has revealed she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.

The 54-year-old mother-of-two who serves Virginia's 10th congressional district released a video on Tuesday morning saying it 'sucks', but vowing to keep serving in Congress.

She revealed it impacts her speech and admitted she will have some 'bad days'.

'If there's one thing that Democrats and Republicans can agree on, it's that Parkinson's Disease sucks,' Wexton said.

Democratic Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has revealed she has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease

But, she added: 'What Parkinson's is not is an untreatable disease, a cognitive impairment, or a death sentence.' 

'I'm not going to let Parkinson's stop me from being me.' 

'I am confident that as I work with my doctor to get the treatment I need, I can continue being a working mom and an active member of our community.'

Wexton, a member of the Appropriations and Budget Committees, came forward with her diagnosis on World Parkinson's Day. 

Parkinson's is a progressive disease that affects the nervous system. There is no cure for it but medication can help with symptoms. Around 90,000 people are diagnosed with the disease each year. 

The Democrat from Loudoun County first came to Congress in 2018. 

Wexton pictured being sworn in to Congress in 2019 

Wexton is pictured above with her family