Rebecca Crews Undergoes Innovative Focused Ultrasound for Parkinson's

Rebecca Crews, diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2015, recently underwent a focused ultrasound procedure to address her symptoms. This non-invasive treatment, approved by the FDA, utilizes sound waves directed into the brain to potentially mitigate tremors, stiffness, and balance issues associated with the neurodegenerative disorder.

Approved by the FDA, the focused ultrasound procedure uses sound waves directed into the brain to potentially mitigate tremors, stiffness, and balance issues.

Crews, the wife of actor Terry Crews, experienced initial symptoms four years prior to her diagnosis, including numbness in her toes, leg dragging, and arm stiffness. Her family history includes Parkinson's diagnoses for her grandmother and uncle. Following her diagnosis, she pursued various medications, including plant-based drugs designed to regulate dopamine levels. These medications offered some relief but resulted in side effects such as nausea and insomnia.

Pursuing Advanced Treatment

Terry Crews actively researched advanced treatments, leading them to the focused ultrasound therapy. Rebecca underwent the procedure on her right side at Stanford Hospital in March. She is scheduled for a follow-up procedure on her left side in October. Dr. Vivek Buch, an assistant professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University, noted the treatment's innovative nature. Crews is among a limited number of patients to have received this therapy.

Dr. Vivek Buch noted the treatment's innovative nature, with Crews being among a limited number of patients to have received this therapy.

Resilience Amidst Health Challenges

In addition to managing Parkinson's, Rebecca Crews was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019 and underwent a double mastectomy in 2020, from which she is now cancer-free. Despite health challenges, she continues to engage in various projects, including an online church, a podcast, and a clothing line. She attributes her ability to access necessary medical care to her husband's support and resources, while also expressing a positive outlook on her current condition following the treatment.

Rebecca Crews attributes her ability to access necessary medical care to her husband's support and resources, and expresses a positive outlook on her current condition following the treatment.