My hands shake constantly and I m 17 years old.?
I am a 17 year old girl. My hands shake really noticeably and I m not a nervous person whatsoever. I don t take any medications whatsoever. My hands shake when I m still, when I m doing stuff, and, when I squeeze something tightly, it s REALLY bad. I ve had shaky hands (that I ve noticed) for a few years now, but I had a fainting episode about a month ago, and since then, it s gotten slightly worse. Now, I do have a lot of home problems and a lot of things that have been going on for a few years that cause me to have outrageous stress. I also have anger issues. I did see a therapist for a while, but I never really brought any of this up. Someone told me that it was low blood sugar, since I don t eat breakfast or lunch (but I do eat in the evenings and no I m not starving myself). Another person said that its anxiety and I need to be put on medication. I have no clue what it is. Any ideas?
I am 18 is it normal for my hands to shake?
Hello Jennifer B, There are many causes for 'shaky hands', but Dr Andrew Weil's answer should be useful for you: "First, you should try to find out why your hands are shaking. I would recommend seeking a neurological evaluation since there are a number of conditions, including Parkinson's disease, that could be responsible. Another possible cause is a disorder called "essential tremor", which is common among older adults and occurs 20 times more often than Parkinson's disease. Unlike Parkinson's, essential tremor isn't due to an underlying disease and doesn't lead to serious complications. The beta blockers you were prescribed often are used for treatment of this condition but work only in 50 percent of all cases. Shaky hands also could be due to anxiety, but to reach this diagnosis, a physician must first rule out physical causes. In addition to essential tremor and Parkinson's, shaky hands may be caused by thyroid disease, drug side effects or heavy metal poisoning." "Sometimes the nature of symptoms suggests the diagnosis. For example, essential tremor usually is seen when you are using your hands, while the tremor associated with Parkinson's typically occurs when your hands are at rest." "Treatment will depend on your diagnosis. In addition to beta blockers, a number of drugs are used to treat essential tremor. They include anti-seizure medications, tranquilizers, drugs used to treat glaucoma, and Botox. If no physical cause is found, your physician may attribute your shaky hands to anxiety. If so, relaxation techniques such as breathing exercises may be helpful. You may also want to experiment with acupuncture, which I've seen control this condition or lessen the severity of it in some patients. You can also take the following steps to relieve or reduce shaky hands: •Avoid caffeine, which can trigger production of adrenaline, a hormone that can worsen tremors. •Avoid alcohol, which has pronounced effects on the central nervous system and can aggravate essential tremor. •Exercise with light hand weights that can promote stability in the hands and wrists. Ask your physician to recommend a physical therapist who can teach you the exercises." I hope Dr Weil's answer will become useful for you! Greetings from The Netherlands, Martijn.
What are potential causes of shaking or trembling hands?
More than likely you probably have Benign Essential Tremors... Usually localized in the hands. I have had them consistantly for 15 years or so... They started off by shaking when I got nervous, then eventually led to shaking all the time. Mine is affected by my moods, if I get real nervous or anxious then they generally are worse and more noticeable. They are generally worse in one hand over the other one, at least they are in my case. Benign Essential Tremors are usually genetic and usually there is another member of the family with them such as a Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, etc... Though in my case, I am the only one in my family with them. They can be treated with Beta blockers. Ultimately I ended up on a Beta blocker and an Antiseizure Medication, and they still tend to shake.... I would definately get it checked out. Let me know if I can be of any assistance to you or not.
Xanax making my heart beat like crazy and im very shaky.?
These side effects are all relatively common for prople taking Xanax---at least in the frist few weeks.. Frequently, side effects appear early in treatment, as in your case. It is paradoxical that a drug made to relax or relieve anxiety can in fact do the opposite, at least in the beginning. By then your body should have adapted to the new med, and these awful side effects will likely lessen substantially or disappear completely. Then the positive effects of Xanax can kick in. However, your heart beating like crazy concerns me. It could be a sign of anxiety. Rapid heart beat is a symptom of anxiety or a panic attack. However, it is important for you to consult with your doctor or at least a pharmacist ASAP especially about your heart beating like crazy. I have taken a lot of psych meds for major depression and anxiety. In my early years, taking a new psych med always made me feel nervous. Perhaps that is what is happening to you and causing these side effects. You can see the websites listed below. In the meantime, try not to worry excessively, but definitely give your doctor a call ASAP. By the way, for psych meds, it is best to see a psychiatrist, not a general practitioner. Psychiatrists know much more about psych problems and psych meds than a general practitioner does. Since you just started taking the med, most likely you can quit the med rapidly with little if any withdrawal symptoms. Have you see a licensed psychotherapist about your anxiety? Reaearch shows that therapy plus meds is usually more effective than therapy alone or meds alone. I wish you well.