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Posted 11/24/2014 7:18 AM (GMT 0)
Hi, lately I have been experiencing weak and shaky hands and arms. I am only 43 so I know it cant be Parkinsons. Let me explain, I can carry a cup of coffee bsck to my desk at work and about half way back my hand will shake to the point that I have to use my other hand also, to steady myself so I don't spill. I drink decaf so it can't be the coffee and now tonight I carried a bowl of chili to the living room and my hand started shaking again. Now holding my tablet for awhile in the opposite hand it was shaky again. Anyone have this problem with Fibro?
Posted 11/24/2014 12:05 PM (GMT 0)
Indeed I do! In fact I was doing something at work a couple of weeks ago, and one of my sales reps says "you feeling ok Michael? " I said "yeah. .. why? " he said "your hands are really shaky." Just last night I was doing a few push ups and both arms so weak and shaky I looked like I've never done a push up my whole life.

Now keep in mind MANY anti depressant medications can cause this symptom as well as other meds. Have you switched up a med lately?

I've come to a point with all these different symptoms where I just go. Really? and ignore them and go about my day.

You take care and enjoy your week.

Michael
Posted 11/24/2014 3:54 PM (GMT 0)
I have recently went on Citalipram (spelling) and it seems to help most days. I usally do the same as you just go about my day and push thru, I just needed to ask cause I dont want to miss something that could be important. I will definitely be sure to mention it to the dr at my next apt. Thank you for responding.
You take care as well and happy holidays
Posted 11/24/2014 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you! Happy Holidays as well! !!

Take care
Michael
Posted 11/24/2014 8:59 PM (GMT 0)
I get this too. I think it's a type of muscle fatigue. My neuro told me it was benign tremors.
Posted 11/24/2014 9:39 PM (GMT 0)
Good to know Joy.

Thanks. Have a great week
Michael
Posted 11/26/2014 3:42 AM (GMT 0)
Joy, that muscle fatigue was a thought of mine as well. I have my next dr apt in Dec so I will have to be sure to tell her. IF I REMEMBER, lol. This fog has been just terrible lately, CRS and I am only 43. Oh well, most of the time it ends up giving me and my kids a good laugh.
Thank you so much for sharing,
Take care
Posted 11/26/2014 6:43 AM (GMT 0)
I'm just three years older, honey. My body and brain are 100 yrs old. LOL!
Posted 11/30/2014 7:10 AM (GMT 0)
I have been experiencing this as well. That and sensory overload are starting to renplace pain as my high priority to resolve. What are familia tremors? I love holidays with my extended family, but they are leaving me jittery and overloaded. I finally upped my Lyrica in a hope that it would help reduce these. Food gatherings run the risk of my getting a food smell sensory overload and spending the time nauseous. Some of what you referred to above started making some sense as to what I have been dealing with.
Posted 11/30/2014 7:20 AM (GMT 0)
Familia tremors means it runs in the family.
Several members of my family have issues with our hands shaking for no reason.

I have that, but also muscle fatigue where my arms and hands shake from over use.
Posted 11/30/2014 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
I have shaking too from certain types of exercise too. Mainly a reaction to aerobic exercise and it is bad that I have backed off (I don't teach Zumba anymore). Yet, I might experience this at one moment, and a few hours later whip off teaching an intense yoga class. Or I might have to back off teaching the intense yoga class. I never know.
Posted 12/1/2014 5:26 AM (GMT 0)
Its happening again tonight. I didnt do much today, little laundry, cooked supper, did dishes, wrapped a couple presents. I paced myself. In the middle of wrapping presents I started getting a headache, feeling shaky and then all of a sudden my muscles started aching real bad. I had to lay down and rest as I was extremely tired. Does this sound like muscle fatigue? If so, what brings it on? Cause I definitely didn't do enough to get fatigued. It is so strange.
Posted Yesterday 7:50 PM (GMT 0)
hello I lately have been having this problem also I don't know what triggers it but I start shaking to where I can't open things hold things and I feel like when I start shaking my concentration goes out the window with my ability to stay still. I don't have an answer for you but I feel your frustration
Posted Today 8:03 PM (GMT 0)
Ha. I was searching "fibromyalgia" and "shaking" and the first hits was this sight. I didn't realize/remember I was registered here until my LastPass logged me in. As I type, I'm in the second hour of an episode of shaking/tremors. I'm a little nervous because I'm home with my kids, and I'm hoping someone can answer my call for help on FB. I'm not sure why I chimed in, as there really isn't a question or answer on my end, but there it is.
Posted Today 8:15 PM (GMT 0)
I don't get the shaking but I have read that my meds for arthritis can cause Parkinson like symptoms. It may be a side effect from meds. Do let your Doctor(s) know any new symptom that happens. At least from reading the posts I know about another possible symptom of Fibro.

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