Rebecca Crews, the wife of actor and television host Terry Crews, has publicly shared details about a groundbreaking Parkinson's disease treatment that has dramatically reduced her symptoms. The 60-year-old recently underwent a non-invasive medical procedure known as focused ultrasound (FUS), which utilizes targeted sound waves directed into specific areas of the brain to alleviate the tremors and movement difficulties associated with the neurodegenerative condition.
A Life-Changing Medical Breakthrough
In an exclusive interview with People magazine, Rebecca revealed that the treatment has restored her ability to write with her right hand for the first time in approximately three years. "I feel good. I'm able to write my name and my dates, and I'm able to write with my right hand for the first time in probably three years," she explained, describing the profound impact on her daily life.
Rebecca has been living with Parkinson's disease for eleven years, though she only recently decided to disclose her diagnosis publicly. "I finally have some uplifting information to offer," she stated, referring to the positive outcomes from the focused ultrasound procedure.
The Treatment That Made a Difference
Focused ultrasound represents an emerging technology in neurological treatment that doesn't require invasive surgery. Dr. Vivek Buch, a neurosurgeon at Stanford University, commented on the procedure, stating, "It's a very cool, emerging technology. It gives Parkinson's patients back control over the simple things in life like eating and putting on clothes that you don't realize how important they are until they're taken away from you."
The treatment session lasts approximately five hours, during which patients remain awake while sound waves are precisely directed to affected brain regions. Rebecca noticed improvements almost immediately following her procedure, sharing that she could lift her leg without assistance and write legibly within hours of treatment completion.
A Supportive Partnership Through Health Challenges
Terry Crews, the 57-year-old actor and America's Got Talent host, played a crucial role in suggesting the focused ultrasound treatment to his wife of 36 years. Rebecca recalled a particularly difficult moment before pursuing the treatment: "I was kneeling by my bed, praying and crying because I had not slept in several nights and was just ready to die."
Although Crews was overseas for work during Rebecca's procedure, he maintained constant communication with medical staff. "I stayed on the phone the middle of the night in Australia as the doctor was giving me progress reports. When I finally heard she made it out and everything was ok, it was a beautiful moment," he recounted.
The longtime couple, who share five adult children, have navigated the challenges of Parkinson's together. "It's definitely been hard to watch her on those days when I see her so worn out by this," Crews admitted. "We're going through this together."
Recognizing Early Symptoms and Looking Ahead
Rebecca first noticed symptoms around 2012, beginning with numbness in her left foot that developed into a noticeable limp. Initially, her doctor attributed the issue to excessive exercise, but her personal trainer observed that her left arm wasn't swinging normally during workouts.
The progression continued until Rebecca recognized a familiar tremor when applying lip gloss. "My grandmother had tremors," she explained, connecting the symptom to her family history. Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurological disorder that causes muscle stiffness, movement slowness, tremors, sleep disturbances, chronic fatigue, and can eventually lead to severe disability.
Rebecca plans to undergo a second focused ultrasound procedure in September to address symptoms on the left side of her body, continuing her journey toward improved quality of life despite the incurable nature of the condition.
