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shaking......???

EmmaammE
EmmaammE
Ive started shaking. Like when i stand up for a long time or when i have to be infront of people like an audience or on stage but usually i notice it mose when im standing. im not shaking because im cold or even nervous, i dont feel weak or like im going to faint but i just shake so much and other people must notice it. Why do i do this? does it happen to anyone else???
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was going to say that it could be low blood sugar but if you don't feel faint that's probably not it. Are you taking any new meds? It could be a sideeffect.
EmmaammE
EmmaammE
nope not taking anything new. Its really strange because im not someone who naturall shakes when i am cold or nervous
Juice
Juice
I shake when I've severely restricted for a couple of days without feeling faint. Don't know why, so it's probably not much help to tell you that!
I dimly remember from my nursing days that shaking can in some cases be symptomatic of an eating disorder, but it's unclear whether it's a blood-sugar or sub-conscious emtional response.
Is that perfectly clear?!
deleted_user
deleted_user
Sounds like your nervous system is shot. Please....talk to your doctor. They will know more.
EmmaammE
EmmaammE
Hum thanks i will mention next time i go. What do you mean by my nervous system being shot???
deleted_user
deleted_user
Like, maybe your brain is starting to send improper impulses to your limbs, sort of like Parkinson's or Tourrette's?
EmmaammE
EmmaammE
Oh that doesnt sound good!
deleted_user
deleted_user
maybe ur having mini seizures.That can happen if you've depleted your electrolytes too much. Just another possible consequense of eds.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I used to shake like that too. I don't know why but it went away. Try eating more, that helped me. I thought mine might have been because I wan anemic, but I am still anemic and I don't shake much. Signed--Nora
deleted_user
deleted_user
it could be anxiety related... or like others have mentioned, en electrolyte imbalance.. ie, hyponatremia (low sodium). any chance you're on diuretics?