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Posted 4/8/2013 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
Not too sure how to explain this issue, I will try.

My hands were incredibly stable about 3 years ago. I am sure because of the kind of microscopic work I used to do needed extra ordinarily stable hands. Stability would get in trouble if I drink coffee that morning. Now for almost 2 months, I am noticing that my hands are not stable at all. They look and feel like, hands of senior folks, they kind of tremor/shake/fine constant shaky movement.

I wonder if anyone is noticing/noticed this. What is the cause?
Posted 4/8/2013 6:35 PM (GMT 0)
Have you been on steroids lately? I developed a tremor in my hand during high dose pred but it has since gone away (just noticed yesterday when I tried to show someone my shaking hand... and it was gone!)
Posted 4/8/2013 7:01 PM (GMT 0)
Could it be from any of your migraine meds? I'd think it would be that more likely than the UC meds your on, but I really have no idea, sorry.
Posted 4/8/2013 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
I am on Hydrocortisone suppositories for more than a month and before that I was using hydrocortisone enema. So yes, I am on steroids for a while but not to the level or oral steroids.

I only added Nortryptyline and its not even a month. These tremors are for more than 2 months !!
Posted 4/8/2013 9:55 PM (GMT 0)
Steroids can mess with blood sugar, which can cause tremors. I had hypoglycemia and that caused my hands to shake.
Posted 4/9/2013 12:55 AM (GMT 0)
I don't know the cause but I also get this.....not good if you're female that wears eye make-up! Lol

But it noticed that it seems to have been worse when I had neck issues. My neck issues are resolved somewhat but I still get the tremors. Do you have anything wrong with you're neck or spine?
Posted 4/9/2013 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
Hmmm my hands shake a lot too. I was taking a pic of our doggies today (they were being naughty... digging in my garden and I wanted documentation lol). My hands were shaking like crazy. I've always blamed it on the UC meds.
Posted 4/9/2013 3:39 AM (GMT 0)
I've had something called "involuntary tremors" for years. Diagnosed with UC in 2009, but have had shakes for 20 yrs. Inherited from mom. Been on pred since January and noticed the tremors are worse. Now on 30 mg pred/day, reducing to 20 next wk. From whatr I understand our body makes 7.5 mg of pred/day just normally, so going down to 5 or 2 mg shouldn't make a difference, your body is making that on its own.

Re: tremors, my GP prescribed primidone for tremors and it knocked me for a loop...slept constantly and dizzy. Dropped it. would rather have the shakes. A friend who has the same condition said med. marijuana is the only thing that helps him....IT COULD HAPPEN!
Posted 4/9/2013 1:55 PM (GMT 0)
I have terrible tremors as well. I see the Doc in Friday, will let you know what he says.

Carlie
Posted 4/9/2013 7:36 PM (GMT 0)
Essential tremour could be what you have...

My tremours are probably that, but also exacerbated by neck, arm and hand issues.

Coffee and Sudafed and especially oxeze (when I need it) causes them to increase. Some days mascara application can be interesting if I'm in a hurry..yikes..lol.

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