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Shaky hands??

deleted_user
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Has anyone else had a problem with their hands shaking alot? I get twitches/tremors off and on, in my hands & feet. But I was trying to put away some things today, and my hand was shaking so much you could see the pens I was holding shake. I've felt shaky alot in the past, but usually chalk it up to anxiety or stress, but I wasn't feeling anxious today. Just wondering if it's another neurological symptom, or something I should be concerned about & talk to the doctor about.
JillyT
JillyT
I've noticed that my hands shake occasionally. I figured it was probably meds or maybe pain. I would suggest that you definitely tell your doctor about it cause it could be due to any number of things like anxiety, high blood pressure, medications, etc...
deleted_user
deleted_user
I would go to the doctor if you are unsure, but the shakes are a definite side effect of some medications. I do get them occasionally too.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Mine get like that but feel its from meds but you should talk to your Dr. about it marilyn
CarrieinSK
CarrieinSK
I was thinking about posting this exact thing. I've been getting that off and on now for a few years but worse since I've been on the Voltoren. It's worse when I go to bed, or trying to sit still. I feel like I'm playing the piano, individual fingers twitching up as well as my shoulder, leg and feet.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Mine shake when the pain is especially bad, or when my blood sugar is too low. As others mentioned it might also be meds. Probably should check with Dr. to see if you can narrow down the cause. hugs
deleted_user
deleted_user
Mine are like Hobbes, when I am having really bad pain or my blood sugar is getting low. Shakes can be side effects of drugs too. I would mention it to the doc. It might be a good idea to write down when it happens and for how long.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I've had that for awhile, it's worse when the pain is worse. Don't really know why it happens though
Dixe4me
Dixe4me
Before I was diagnosed with Fibro I went to the Dr. because I feared I had a sudden severe case of Parkinsons disease! I will shake so bad at times I can't do anything. And I don't think it is meds because I wasn't taking any when it first started.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have had shakey hands. It was called tremors, its a form of arthritis I was told. Besides this, I have what is called intention/intentional tremors, which means your hands shake more when you try to do things, like tying shoes or whatever.
It can be just part of who you are, caused or made worse by medication. It can also be caused by the other things people have suggested as well.
What may be best is to record what makes the tremors worse, if there is a certain activity/activities, time of day, the time since you have last eaten to help the doctor understand better.
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