Essential Tremor
Essential Tremor
Essential tremor (ET) is a brain condition that is thought to arise from abnormal electrical brain activity, leading to uncontrollable shaky movements (tremors) of the hands, limbs, head or voice. Learn more
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At Sperling Neurosurgery Associates, we offer Neuravive MRgFUS – a breakthrough treatment for Essential Tremor. Learn more
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Should You Consider Botox for Essential Tremor?

Botox for Essential Tremor - Sperling Neurosurgery Associates

I have to start with a disclaimer: this blog is not actually about Botox. It is about study involving a different form of botulinum toxin called Xeomin and its use for essential tremor (ET). You are already familiar with the name Botox for its ability to “miraculously” erase wrinkles, and you may know about its keep reading

Comparing MRgFUS with DBS and RF Thalamotomy

How often does this scenario occur? Someone with a chronic condition that is not life-threatening – let’s say migraine headaches – has been seeing doctors for years. There has been a succession of drugs, second opinions, alternative therapies, but the migraines still happen. Then the patient hears an ad for an exciting new treatment that keep reading

5 Common Side Effects of Beta Blockers for Essential Tremor

When essential tremor (ET) is early and mild, symptoms generally don’t interfere with daily tasks. If symptoms worsen, medication may be prescribed to reduce the speed (frequency) and amplitude (size) of motion. One type of drug used to control ET is called a beta blocker. As the name suggests, the action of the drug blocks keep reading

Handheld devices can measure and monitor essential tremor.

Have You Ever Measured Your Own Tremor? NOTE: The following is not intended as an endorsement or recommendation of any product. Describing essential tremor (ET) is either objective or subjective. What’s the difference? Well, objective means based in fact, so it’s able to be measured or quantified. Subjective means more open to interpretation, often based keep reading

Octanic acid, a form of alcohol, is being tested for relief from ET.

New Form of Alcohol May Harmlessly Improve Essential Tremor According to the International Essential Tremor Foundation, drinking alcohol as a way to self-medicate essential tremor (ET) gets mixed reviews: “Adults with ET often notice that responsibly drinking alcohol – having one or two drinks before social events for example – reduces tremor for one to keep reading