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Announcing our ET Facebook Group

Now patients and non-patients alike—and anyone affected by ET—have a safe space to share resources, experiences, questions, and support. Find out how to join and become a part of this community today! keep reading

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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

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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 keep reading

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Can 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

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MRgFUS offers new optimism about essential tremor.

Essential tremor (ET) can be good cause for pessimism. An obstacle that many ET patients run up against is the lack of knowledge on the part of doctors. According to Peter Muller, an ET patient and Executive Director of... keep reading

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Does Essential Tremor Raise Dementia Risks for Aging Adults?

Comedian Jerry Lewis died in August, 2017. He was 91 years old, and the cause of death was identified as cardiovascular disease. Perhaps it’s not surprising, since at that age, many of the body’s systems are “rusting.” For many aging people, not just their bodies but also their minds begin to decline as they become keep reading

Essential Tremor Fundraising: Where Does the Money Go?

If you or a loved one is living with life-interfering essential tremor (ET), you probably know about the Essential Tremor Foundation (IETF). As an organization dedicated to those affected by this common movement disorder, it is the global leader. This year it will celebrate 30 years of progress in its mission since it was founded keep reading

How Much Do Your Friends Know About Essential Tremor?

The International Essential Tremor Foundation (IETF) has a slogan: Essential tremor makes simple hard. This is so true. Not only does this progressive movement disorder gradually interfere with the daily tasks of life, but it also creates embarrassment, frustration, isolation and discouragement for those whose tremors are painfully obvious. This emotional exposure happens because ET keep reading

Essential Tremor: Are you Self-Medicating with Alcohol?

According to researchers at the U.S. National Institutes of Health, around 80 percent of patients have significant tremor reduction from drinking alcohol.1 Essential tremor (ET) is no fun. In addition to interfering with daily activities such as buttoning clothes, eating soup, and writing checks, it can bring personal and social emotional trauma. People with ET keep reading

What’s the Difference between “Progressive” and “Degenerative”?

Essential tremor (ET) is often mistaken for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Each of these conditions tends to first appear among older adults (age 40+ for ET, age 60+ for PD). In both conditions, the first telltale sign is generally uncontrollable tremor or shaking of the hands. However, there are some important differences between the two. ET keep reading

12 Fun Facts About Your Brain

Do you ever wonder about your own brain? Do you think, “Gosh, I wonder how much my brain weighs?” or “If I’m so smart, why am I having trouble multitasking?” The brain has three main parts: the cerebrum, the cerebellum (“little brain”) and the brain stem. When the brain is functioning normally, each part fulfills keep reading

Essential Tremor Connected with Football

The movie “Concussion”, starring Will Smith, is based on the true story of a neuropathologist (specialist who studies brain abnormalities) Bennet Omalu. Dr. Omalu was originally from Nigeria, and knew virtually nothing about U.S. football. In 2002, he was assigned to perform an autopsy on the brain of Pittsburgh Steelers center Mike Webster, who had keep reading

Neuroimaging: “Kodak Moments” for Essential Tremor

What if you had a camera that could take photos of your brain when it’s active? Would you expect to see different parts of your brain “light up” when you’re doing various activities? For example, does your brain use different areas for paying bills, playing tennis, and talking to the vet about your dog’s limp? keep reading

5 Ways to Live with Essential Tremor at Work

Essential tremor (ET) affects millions of people. It is a misconception that it’s a condition of elderly people. While it is more prevalent among older adults, it often runs in families and can occur at any age. For young adults with ET who are entering the workforce, the tremors in hands, head or voice may keep reading

Can MRgFUS Control Tremors from Parkinson’s Disease?

Involuntary, uncontrollable tremors (rhythmic shaking or quivering movements) of the hands, head or other body parts can range from mild to severe. They may or may not respond to medication, and when they worsen, they diminish quality of life. Not only do they interfere with normal daily activities like feeding, bathing, dressing, writing or typing, keep reading

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