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Rebecca King-Crews reveals Parkinson's diagnosis and notes new treatment
Summary
Rebecca King-Crews said she was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2015 and described symptom improvement after an MR-guided focused ultrasound procedure reported on the Today show.
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Rebecca King-Crews, a singer and fashion designer and the wife of actor Terry Crews, disclosed that she was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2015 after experiencing symptoms for several years. She spoke about her decision on the Today show to raise awareness about a treatment that has helped her symptoms. The treatment she described is an FDA-approved, non-invasive MR-guided focused ultrasound procedure that targets a small brain area linked to tremors.
Key details:
- King-Crews said she first noticed symptoms about three years before her 2015 diagnosis.
- She underwent an MR-guided focused ultrasound procedure to address tremors on the right side of her body and reported improvement in that hand.
- She will be in recovery for about three months and said she expects to see more improvement during that time.
- A second procedure to address tremors on the left side of her body is scheduled for September.
Summary:
Rebecca King-Crews shared her diagnosis now to highlight a non-invasive treatment option that she says has reduced her symptoms. She described a clear short-term improvement and a recovery period of roughly three months, with a follow-up procedure planned for September. She also expressed hopes the procedure will be more widely accessible and covered by insurance, as reported.
