Month: August 2017
8 Symptoms of Essential Tremor
A diagnosis of ET often means ruling out other, more worrisome diseases. One characteristic that can help identify it is a genetic component – ET often runs in families. Read on for more common symptoms that warrant an evaluation by a doctor... keep reading
Are Hand Tremors Embarrassing During Eating? A Device Might Help
One of the most embarrassing effects of essential tremor (ET) is the inability to control one’s hands during intentional movement. Medication to control movement only works for about half of people, and its effect can diminish over time. Daily acts that most people take for granted, like engaging a zipper or sipping coffee, become nerve-wracking keep readingCan MRgFUS Help if it’s Not Essential Tremor?
When a person is diagnosed with ET, medication offers the possibility of relief but only works for some patients and must be increased as tremor progresses. But there is a breakthrough, non-surgical intervention that can provide durable tremor control—and new options for its victims... keep reading
Patient’s ET Treatment Success Makes the News
For 79-year old Karl Weidamann, sound waves beamed into his brain produced a result that must have seemed miraculous. It stopped the hand tremor that had plagued him for 15 years. Now he can once again sign his name clearly, eat soup without embarrassing splashes, and enjoy a glass of wine held in one steady hand... keep reading