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ESSENTIAL TREMOR

Living well with essential tremor means being able to do what’s important to you. The right treatment may control some of your symptoms so you can live life your way.

UNDERSTAND YOUR CONDITION

SYMPTOMS OF ESSENTIAL TREMOR

Essential tremor is a disorder of the nervous system that causes a rhythmic shaking of a part of the body, most commonly hands.

EVALUATE YOUR SYMPTOMS

TREATMENTS 

Many people find that medications do not work to control their tremor. Another option for you may be deep brain stimulation or DBS.

EXPLORE TREATMENT OPTIONS

BRYAN’S STORY    

“I had given up and thought I just had to live with my tremor. But I didn’t have to.”

DEEP BRAIN STIMULATION FOR ESSENTIAL TREMOR

We’re here to help you get the information you need to make a confident decision about DBS.

Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.