Hi - I've had ET since I was 17 (ages ago!) and blamed it on nerves. That continued until '98 when my husband was leafing through Mondern Maturity magazine, walked over to me and pointed out a cartoon figure of a man who's hand was shaking uncontrollably and gave a number to call along with the gist of the solution. I immediately contacted my physician and asked him to call Mayo Clinic in nearby Rochester. I underwent surgery June 10th of that month for a monolateral deep brain stimulator. It worked so well I'm now considering the bilateral.

I couldn't eat, write or hold a newspaper before and appearing in public was agony. After the surgery (and it's not nearly as bad as it sounds!) I've gained new confidence in myself and am enjoying a life to its fullest.

Look into it. You'll be glad you did!!