Democratic Virginia Rep. Jennifer Wexton revealed on Twitter Tuesday that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease but has no plans to step down after being elected to a third term in November.

“If there’s one thing that Democrats and Republicans can agree on, it’s that Parkinson’s disease sucks,” the 54-year-old Wexton said about the brain disorder, which affects more than 8 million people.

“Today on World Parkinson’s Day, I’m here to tell you that I have come to learn this firsthand.”

The congresswoman from Virginia’s 10th district said she is “doing well” despite the diagnosis and hopes to remain in office “for many years.”

“I’m not going to let Parkinson’s stop me from being me,” she added. “I hope to keep serving you for many years to come.”

Parkinson’s is not “an untreatable disease, cognitive impairment or death sentence,” she went on.

“It starts in the brain and affects people’s bodies in different ways.”

“Over the past few months, it has primarily affected my speech and how my mouth moves. You may notice I speak more quickly now. It also has affected how I walk and keep my balance,” she also said.

“You are welcome to empathize, but don’t feel sorry for me. I’m working with my doctor on a treatment plan that addresses my symptoms.”

Wexton defeated Republican challenger Hung Cao in 2022 by nearly six percentage points and was first elected to Congress in 2018.

During one debate in October, Wexton struggled to speak when answering a question about ongoing US support for the war in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion — generating speculation that she “suffered some kind of episode,” according to a C-SPAN user clip of the incident.

Wexton nevertheless maintains the diagnosis will not prevent her from performing her official duties.

“The treatment process is one that requires time and commitment, so you’re going to see me have some good days and some days that are not so good,” Wexton said.

“But I want you to know this: My head and my heart are 100% committed to serving the people of Virginia, and especially my constituents in the 10th Congressional District.”

Wexton also said she would join the ranks of “public figures like Michael J. Fox, Attorney General Janet Reno and Muhammad Ali” — three figures who have suffered from the disease.

“Like them, I too am a fighter,” she said, noting that Parkinson’s affects around 90,000 Americans.