"It's amazing. Everything was easier." Learn more about life-changing essential tremor treatment at Swedish.
In this article:
- Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder in the United States, with an estimated seven to 10 million people affected by the condition.
- Friends Marcia and Liz were living with essential tremor and together sought treatment at Swedish; Liz chose deep brain stimulation and Marcia chose focused ultrasound.
- Providence Swedish is the only hospital in Washington State to offer focused ultrasound for essential tremor.
- Watch the video to learn more about the pair's journey through life-changing essential tremor treatment at Swedish.
Meet Liz and Marcia, who are both retired nurses living with essential tremor.
After the pair met with Providence Swedish neurosurgeon and focused ultrasound expert Tony Wang, M.D., each of them opted for a different treatment path. Liz, 71, chose deep brain stimulation while Marcia, 79, selected focused ultrasound. Providence Swedish is the only hospital in Washington State to offer both of these advanced treatments.
Impressively, both treatments were successful. Watch the short video below to learn more about these remarkable women and how essential tremor treatment at the Providence Swedish Neuroscience Institue changed their lives.
Find a physician or advanced practice clinician (APC)
Are you or someone you love struggling with essential tremor? Providence Swedish is here for you. Our experts at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute offer comprehensive, progressive diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of spine, brain and central nervous system conditions. Telehealth options are available. Visit us on the web or call 206-320-3940. You can also use our provider directory to find the doctor that’s right for you.
Swedish Virtual Care connects you face-to-face with a nurse practitioner who can review your symptoms, provide instruction, and follow up as needed. If you need to find a provider, you can use our provider directory.
Additional resources
Three sisters find hope at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute
Hope’s next chapter: three sisters continue their remarkable focused ultrasound journey
Struggling with essential tremor? Watch this seminar to learn how focused ultrasound can help.
Focused ultrasounds treat tremors, restoring patients' quality of life
This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your health care professional’s instructions.
