Patient Stories

Having a movement disorder, like essential tremor, can make basic everyday activities a struggle. Many patients who have lived with essential tremor for years try various medications to help their condition. Some undergo a procedure known as deep brain stimulation and achieve dramatic results from this ground-breaking treatment. Here are some of their stories:

“It was clear to me what a difference the DBS procedure makes.”

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“I just want to be in control.”

Gayle finds relief from essential tremor, thanks to deep brain stimulation (DBS).

“My body was still for the first time in 50 years.”

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) proves life-changing for this former teacher with disabling essential tremor.