Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says she has long had a benign neurological condition—described as an essential tremor—that sometimes causes visible shaking in her hands, and at times affects her head or voice. The disclosure comes after public scrutiny and online debate prompted by recent video appearances and campaign-related footage in her reelection campaign. Collins, 73, told local and national outlets that she has lived with the condition for decades and that it is “extremely common.” Multiple reports state that she is taking medication for the tremor and that she believes it has no impact on her ability to do her job or on how she feels day to day. While some outlets use the phrase “essential tremor,” others describe it as “benign tremor” or “benign essential tremor,” referring to the same condition. Across coverage, Collins emphasizes that the tremor affects her appearance but does not impair her Senate responsibilities amid a competitive campaign.
Susan Collins discloses longtime essential tremor, says it does not affect her Senate work
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says she has long had a benign neurological condition—described as an essential tremor—that sometimes causes visible shaking in her hands, and at times affects her head or...
- Sen. Susan Collins says she has long had an essential tremor described as benign.
- She says the condition sometimes causes shaking in her hands and at times affects her head or voice.
- Collins reports taking medication for the tremor.
- She states it has no impact on her ability to do her job.
- The disclosure follows public and online scrutiny of her shaking in recent videos during her reelection campaign.
The Maine senator confirmed the tremor following questions about her health that arose from recent video appearances, including her campaign announcement
3 months agoRepublican Sen. Susan M. Collins of Maine sought to quell speculation about her trembling hands, shaky head, and wavering voice this week, saying she has a condition known as benign essential tremor.
3 months agoRepublican Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she has long had a condition called an essential tremor
3 months agoRepublican senator for Maine, facing tough re-election battle, says she has had benign essential tremor for decadesUS politics live – latest updatesSusan Collins, the Republican Maine senator seen by Democrats as vulnerable in November’s midterm election, has revealed a decades-old medical condition she said affects her appearance, but not her ability to do her job.Collins, 73, told News Center Maine, an NBC affiliate, that she has a benign essential tremor she treats with medication, which sometimes causes her hands, arms and head to tremble. Continue reading...
3 months agoSen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) revealed to a local media outlet that she has benign tremor that sometimes causes trembling in her hands, head or voice and is taking medication for the condition but said it “has absolutely no impact on my ability to do my job.” Collins, who is 73, shared the details about her...
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