Rebecca King Crews has bravely shared her ongoing fight against Parkinson’s disease, revealing a revolutionary procedure that offers her hope.
On NBC’s *TODAY* show, the wife of actor Terry Crews disclosed that she’s battled the ailment for years and has recently undergone a newly approved treatment focused on alleviating her symptoms.
“I feel good,” King Crews stated during the interview. “I can write my name and dates, and for the first time in probably three years, I’m able to write with my right hand.”
Her health issues began over a decade ago, with initial symptoms cropping up in 2012. She received a formal diagnosis in 2015 after enduring a long series of erratic medical advice.
It all started with numbness in her left foot during exercise, leading to a noticeable limp. While a doctor attributed it to overtraining, her trainer noticed worrying signs: her left arm was not moving correctly.
Then came a sign she couldn’t ignore.
One morning, as she reached for lip gloss, she felt her hand shaking—and it wasn’t normal.
Even then, the medical community struggled to provide clarity. One physician suspected anxiety, while a neurologist could not offer a definitive diagnosis. It wasn’t until three years later that a Parkinson’s specialist finally confirmed her condition.
The tremors proved to be a significant obstacle, complicating daily activities like brushing her teeth or applying makeup.
Nevertheless, King Crews refused to let her diagnosis define her.
“Just keep walking,” she encouraged.
At that time, she was managing several projects, including writing a book, creating an album, and launching a clothing line.
“Just keep going. That’s my mantra,” she declared. “You don’t lay down and die simply because you receive a diagnosis.”
This determined mindset led her to explore a new treatment option: a non-invasive method called bilateral focused ultrasound. This innovative procedure was granted broader approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last year.
The treatment employs a system known as Exablate Neuro, which uses targeted ultrasound waves directed at specific brain areas. With MRI guidance, doctors focus on parts of the brain linked to movement symptoms in Parkinson’s patients.
The aim is to diminish tremors—usually with immediate effects—especially for those who cannot pursue more invasive treatments like deep brain stimulation.
However, experts emphasize that this method is not a cure. The treatment complements, rather than replaces, medication.
Earlier approved for one side of the brain in 2021, federal regulators granted expanded use in July, allowing for treatment on both sides and providing another tool in the fight against advanced Parkinson’s.
