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Posted by Deneb on June 14, 2006, at 20:43:23
I'm getting worried about my shaking. It's problematic. It prevents me from doing some things.
We just had tacos for dinner and my hands would shake and shake when I was putting my taco together. It was horrible. I got food all over the place. What's wrong with me? Am I dying? First the lump, now the shaking.
The shaking has been noticeable for a while now, several months. I don't remember when it really started.
Does anyone else have this shakiness? Could it be from Risperdal? Or am I dying?
I keep forgetting to bring it up with my doctor. I usually forget I have this problem. Usually it's not a problem, but sometimes it is, like just now.
I'm dying, aren't I?
:-(
Deneb*
Posted by Dinah on June 14, 2006, at 21:23:34
In reply to I'm worried about my shaking, posted by Deneb on June 14, 2006, at 20:43:23
Did it start with the Risperdal?
Does it run in your family?
My mother has familial tremor. Almost exactly half of the siblings has it, which would be expected since it's dominant. My grandma had it too, I think. My two uncles got it when they were quite young, but it wasn't a problem for my mother until well in her fifties. I guess I've got a fifty percent chance.
I think any new physical thing should be reported to your doctor. If you need to, write it down right now and put it in your purse or tie a string around your finger at your next appointment.
But it's highly unlikely you're dying.
Posted by Deneb on June 14, 2006, at 21:49:36
In reply to Re: I'm worried about my shaking » Deneb, posted by Dinah on June 14, 2006, at 21:23:34
> Did it start with the Risperdal?
I'm not sure but I think it started before the Risperdal. I remember shaking in my laboratory classes. It really annoyed me.
>
> Does it run in your family?I don't think it runs in my family. If it does I haven't heard anything about it.
Now I wonder if it's the Celexa...but I remember shaking even while not on Celexa. I used to think it was because I was nervous, but now I don't think that is the case. Being nervous does make it worse though.
> My mother has familial tremor. Almost exactly half of the siblings has it, which would be expected since it's dominant.
I read about essential tremor being a dominant trait. I don't think it runs in my family. Am I just the first one to get it? Just my luck?
Is it problematic the people in your family who have it? I've read that it tends to get worse over time.
>My grandma had it too, I think. My two uncles got it when they were quite young, but it wasn't a problem for my mother until well in her fifties. I guess I've got a fifty percent chance.
I've read that there are two peaks of when people get it. One is in the twenties and the other is in the fifties.
Maybe either my Mom or Dad has it but just haven't developed symptoms yet?
> I think any new physical thing should be reported to your doctor. If you need to, write it down right now and put it in your purse or tie a string around your finger at your next appointment.I'll do that Dinah. I'm going to make an appointment tomorrow.
My family doctor is going into retirement soon. Not sure what to do. How in the world do I find a new doctor?
Deneb*
Posted by MidnightBlue on June 14, 2006, at 22:16:15
In reply to Re: I'm worried about my shaking » Dinah, posted by Deneb on June 14, 2006, at 21:49:36
> My family doctor is going into retirement soon. Not sure what to do. How in the world do I find a new doctor?Deneb,
Ask your doctor who is retiring who he/she would recommend.
MB
Posted by Dinah on June 14, 2006, at 23:10:52
In reply to Re: I'm worried about my shaking » Dinah, posted by Deneb on June 14, 2006, at 21:49:36
It appears to be a major problem for my mother.
My two uncles both do work that involves their hands, and they seem to be fine doing it. At least they are employed so they must be able to do it. I think they told me that when they're doing something that requires concentration they're ok? I don't know.
My mother even has trouble getting her food to her mouth. It's painful to watch.
I'm pretty worried about it, to tell the truth. I seemed to have inherited the worst of both parents' health concerns.
Sorry I can't be more cheerful about it. But there's no reason to think that's what you've got in the absence of a family history.
Check it out with your doctor.
I've found many new doctors lately. Some on recommendations from old doctors or friends. But the best find so far has been pure luck. In fact most of my best finds have been pure luck.
You seem to like your pdoc. Why don't you ask her for a recommendation? I found my son's pediatrician from a list provided me by the ob/gyn I really liked.
Posted by Deneb on June 14, 2006, at 23:32:17
In reply to Re: I'm worried about my shaking » Deneb, posted by Dinah on June 14, 2006, at 23:10:52
> My mother even has trouble getting her food to her mouth. It's painful to watch.
I have trouble with getting soup to my mouth sometimes, especially if I don't hover my head over the bowl of soup to make the distance between the spoon and my mouth less.
> I'm pretty worried about it, to tell the truth. I seemed to have inherited the worst of both parents' health concerns.I've read that there are medications that help lessen the tremor.
> Sorry I can't be more cheerful about it. But there's no reason to think that's what you've got in the absence of a family history.I know I do have something, I just hope it's reversible or controllable. I've read that drugs like Prozac can cause tremors. Maybe my Celexa is causing my tremors.
> You seem to like your pdoc. Why don't you ask her for a recommendation? I found my son's pediatrician from a list provided me by the ob/gyn I really liked.I hadn't thought of that. I'll try that, thanks.
Deneb*
Posted by Dinah on June 15, 2006, at 9:49:33
In reply to Re: I'm worried about my shaking » Dinah, posted by Deneb on June 14, 2006, at 23:32:17
I suppose I should add that my mother's tremor didn't get really bad until after Daddy's death. She went to visit her family for months, and when she came back it was a lot more noticeable and grows more so every day.
She's in her seventies.
So I don't want to leave the impression that she was that bad immediately.
And I've been out to dinner with both my uncles and you'd never know there was anything wrong with them.
Posted by laura k on June 19, 2006, at 11:05:59
In reply to Re: I'm worried about my shaking » Dinah, posted by Deneb on June 14, 2006, at 23:32:17
Did you talk to your doctor about this? I had this problem real bad on risperdal. I ended up with bad muscle twitches too. Also, combining any serotonergic meds can cause neuromuscular problems. Always report these things to your doctor as it can progress and affect your breathing too. I was on a bipap machine with oxygen while on these meds.
Posted by cloudydaze on July 20, 2006, at 16:30:43
In reply to Re: I'm worried about my shaking » Deneb, posted by laura k on June 19, 2006, at 11:05:59
I don't remember what kind of medication i was on at the time (dont remember much from that period in my life) but one of the anipsychotic meds i took caused me to have weird muscle spasms in my face. It was kinda painful.
It could be caused by a medication, or it could be anxiety. Didn't you say that it started happening AFTER you found the lump?
just a thought.
> Did you talk to your doctor about this? I had this problem real bad on risperdal. I ended up with bad muscle twitches too. Also, combining any serotonergic meds can cause neuromuscular problems. Always report these things to your doctor as it can progress and affect your breathing too. I was on a bipap machine with oxygen while on these meds.
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