エピソード

  • Episode 10, An Interview with China Hays who is dealing with Essential Tremor in a unique way!
    2024/10/07

    China's story behind her essential tremor being , if not caused, but exacerbated by a physical illness is a new one on me! Her method of treatment is equally interesting and compelling. China serves as inspiration to everyone faced with a life-altering illness, as China was.


    Despite some video and audio issues we had, I invite you to watch and listen as she tells us her story.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    29 分
  • Episode 9, Interview with Marcus, part 4, Activation! Exploring Essential Tremor treatment
    2024/06/29

    After some fits and starts, Marcus' appliance is finally turned on. We discuss how his experience differed from mine


    You can reach Marcus or me at: shakeitup.thepodcast@gmail.com

    続きを読む 一部表示
    42 分
  • Episode 8 - Interview with Marcus Part 3. Addition of the control module. Exploring Essential Tremor treatment
    2024/06/22

    In this part three, we discuss the impact that 3 surgeries close together has had on Marcus.


    Marcus and I can be reached at: shakeitup.thepodcast@gmail.com

    続きを読む 一部表示
    25 分
  • Interview with Marcus, Part 2 - The second surgery. Exploring Essential Tremor treatment
    2024/05/27

    Marcus, from the Columbus, Ohio area, is undergoing Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. Marcus suffers from essential tremor, a neurological disorder affecting an estimated 4 to 10 million people in the US alone! ET is about 10 times more common than Parkinson's Disease, which it is often confused with

    This episode focuses on his second of this 3-part surgery, implantation of the second electrode. If you include the turn-on phase, it becomes a 4-part surgery.

    There are several different versions of DBS surgery, depending on the patient and the surgeon. Mine was done differently than Marcus'.

    As always, a video version of this podcast is over on YouTube.

    I can be reached for questions or comments at ShakeItUp.thepodcast@gmail.com. You can also send me questions for Marcus, which I will forward to him.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    49 分
  • Episode 06- An Interview with a patient who had DBS surgery 5 days ago! Exploring Essential Tremor treatment
    2024/04/27

    Marcus is a Columbus, Ohio area resident. He is undergoing a slightly different version of Deep Brain Stimulation ( DBS) than I had. His will be done in 3 steps, 4 if you include activation.

    This podcast discusses his thoughts after step 1 of the surgery, implantation of the first electrode.

    As always, a video version of this podcast is over on YouTube.

    I can be reached for questions or comments at ShakeItUp.thepodcast@gmail.com. You can also send me questions for Marcus, which I will forward to him.

    BTW, I apologize for the quality of my audio. I'm experimenting with different mic techniques.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    29 分
  • Episode 5, Interview with Chelsea Kosht of Medtronic Corp., Part 2. Exploring Essential Tremor treatment
    2024/03/31

    Chelsea is a Therapy Awareness Consultant with Medtronic Corp. Medtronic is a world-wide company with approximately 90K employees.

    She is very articulate and makes a complex subject very understandable. While her position deal primarily with deep brain stimulation (DBS), she advocates for the most appropriate treatment for each individual.

    Part 1 deals with her role and general ET information, Part 2 deals more with Medtronic and their place within the market

    Some helpful links:

    • www.medtronic.com
    • https://vilimed.com/
    続きを読む 一部表示
    28 分
  • 04-Interview with Chelsea Kosht of Medtronic Corp. Part 1. Exploring Essential Tremor treatment
    2024/03/29

    Chelsea is a Therapy Awareness Consultant with Medtronic Corp. Medtronic is a world-wide company with approximately 90K employees.

    She is very articulate and makes a complex subject very understandable. While her position deal primarily with deep brain stimulation (DBS), she advocates for the most appropriate treatment for each individual.

    Part 1 deals with her role and general ET information, Part 2 deals more with Medtronic and their place within the market

    Some helpful links:

    • www.medtronic.com
    • https://vilimed.com/


    続きを読む 一部表示
    32 分
  • 01-Introduction to Me and Essential Tremor
    2024/03/09

    In this first episode, I paint a picture of what life is like with Essential Tremor. Most episodes will be on YouTube as well if you have the time to watch.

    There is a minor error near the end of this episode. Originally, I was going to discuss treatment options but a great opportunity came up to Interview Nichole Wilton, better known worldwide as Shakey Nan! She is a great advocate for those who suffer from ET.

    続きを読む 一部表示
    22 分