Diagnosis & Treatment Options for Essential Tremor -- Part II

Dr. Leonard Verhagen, professor of the Department of Neurological Sciences at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, discusses surgical options for essential tremor. He touches on Deep Brain Stimulation and Focused Ultrasound answering questions like: Who is a surgical candidate? When is the right time for surgery?

[@howardfaber433]

I will be doing fus at Cleveland Clinic in 2024

[@sharonjacobs9416]

Very helpful. I was most interested in the ultrasound treatment but I have issues in both right and left arms, so this doesn't sound like an option. My head has started the past year which is embarassing and getting a shaky hand with fork into a moving mouth is a challenge. I no longer eat or drink in public, and because of my bead prefer not to go out period. It's so tiring. On all the recommended meds and have begun qrtly botox in neck w/little improvement. Thanks for trying to help ET folks!

[@alexandrawhitelock6195]

Bilateral ultrasound is now being done…and covered by Medicare…

[@IrfanKhan-xk2we]

Shavaring voice

[@elmarihanekom348]

Very informative. Thank you very much.

[@Oscarr312]

Thank you

[@carlstough3713]

Has helped ,me.

[@ellenmccurdy9033]

I had DBS on one side which worked very well for my right hand but the balance problems - oh my goodness.

[@sharonjacobs9416]

Permanent, or just following the procedure?

[@ellenmccurdy9033]

@@sharonjacobs9416 permanant - and getting worse

[@sharonjacobs9416]

@@ellenmccurdy9033 oh no!. They don't really concentrate much on the downside. I think I'll stick with the meds and just be a recluse😒

[@IrfanKhan-xk2we]

Help

[@paulmcgregor5510]

I've been scheduled to get a focused ultrasound done but the delay has been trying to figure out what health insurance will help cover the costs. I know Medicare will cover it but I am not quite at the age yet to qualify. Any thoughts??

[@EssentialTremorIETF]

Here is a link to Insightec's website with information on insurance coverage: usa.essential-tremor.com/insurance-coverage-2/

[@dragonmaid1360]

Im not sure id let someone stuff with my brain.