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pazza · 12-20-2003, 04:14 AM

I've had pretty shakey hands for as long as i can remember. Does anyone know a way to control or stop this. I read beta blockers cuold help but when i went to the doctor, he said he wouldnt prescribe them because im young and they wuold interfer with the sports i play. Can anyone help with it, thanks

la petite moi · 12-22-2003, 09:34 PM

Hm...do you take anything with caffiene in it? Make sure you don't drink any sodas.

But yes, you should go to your doctor.

raeanna74 · 12-23-2003, 06:18 AM

Even if your Dr won't give you beta blockers he should try to help if this is an issue for you. If he won't help then get another Dr. Make sure the second Dr knows that you didn't get help before and that's why you sought him out. It sends a message that you will get help if you have to move on once again. Basically - "Help me or else" kindof. Not in a threatening way but at least give him more motivation.

Caffene is something I thought of too. Make sure you aren't taking anything that could be a stimulant. Anything with Ephedra, St John's Wort, Ginsing, Caffene, Guarana are stimulants. They will worsen shakiness if anything.

yournamehere · 12-23-2003, 07:30 AM

You might want to have your blood sugar levels tested, also.

You might be a borderline diabetic - cutting down on carbs might make a difference, especially sugars. Have you noticed any correlation between what/when you eat and how you feel?

Anomaly_ · 12-23-2003, 04:51 PM

I saw my doctor because my hands started shaking and I had random twitches in my upper arms. He said they are probably benign essential tremors and medication (i.e. beta blockers) should only be necessary if it effects daily life. However, it could be a number of other things, some serious and some not so serious, which is why I might have blood work done and/or see a neurologist. On the maintainable side, there's copper metabolism and thyroid problems, which can be tested through blood samples as far as I know. On the scary side, there is the possiblity of a muscular disorder like ALS or a brain tumor. I always seem to picture the worst possible scenario which is why I'm planning on having a number of things checked.

Rodney · 12-23-2003, 09:46 PM

My hands have always been shaky. 48 years now. It's not hugely obvious, but if I hold my hand next to someone else's, the trembling is clear to see.

My dexterity is okay for the size of my hands (large), my hands are strong, and it's never been an issue.

12-20-2003, 04:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
pazza Insane Location: Australia	shakiness I've had pretty shakey hands for as long as i can remember. Does anyone know a way to control or stop this. I read beta blockers cuold help but when i went to the doctor, he said he wouldnt prescribe them because im young and they wuold interfer with the sports i play. Can anyone help with it, thanks __________________ The above thoughts are not necessarily the thoughts of this user.

12-23-2003, 06:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
raeanna74 I'm not a blonde! I'm knot! I'm knot! I'm knot! Location: Upper Michigan	Even if your Dr won't give you beta blockers he should try to help if this is an issue for you. If he won't help then get another Dr. Make sure the second Dr knows that you didn't get help before and that's why you sought him out. It sends a message that you will get help if you have to move on once again. Basically - "Help me or else" kindof. Not in a threatening way but at least give him more motivation. Caffene is something I thought of too. Make sure you aren't taking anything that could be a stimulant. Anything with Ephedra, St John's Wort, Ginsing, Caffene, Guarana are stimulants. They will worsen shakiness if anything. __________________ "Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama My Karma just ran over your Dogma.

12-23-2003, 07:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
yournamehere Invisible Location: tentative, at best	You might want to have your blood sugar levels tested, also. You might be a borderline diabetic - cutting down on carbs might make a difference, especially sugars. Have you noticed any correlation between what/when you eat and how you feel? __________________ If you want to avoid 95% of internet spelling errors: "If your ridiculous pants are too loose, you're definitely going to lose them. Tell your two loser friends over there that they're going to lose theirs, too." It won't hurt your fashion sense, either.

12-22-2003, 09:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
la petite moi Filling the Void. Location: California	Hm...do you take anything with caffiene in it? Make sure you don't drink any sodas. But yes, you should go to your doctor.

12-23-2003, 04:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Anomaly_ Insane	I saw my doctor because my hands started shaking and I had random twitches in my upper arms. He said they are probably benign essential tremors and medication (i.e. beta blockers) should only be necessary if it effects daily life. However, it could be a number of other things, some serious and some not so serious, which is why I might have blood work done and/or see a neurologist. On the maintainable side, there's copper metabolism and thyroid problems, which can be tested through blood samples as far as I know. On the scary side, there is the possiblity of a muscular disorder like ALS or a brain tumor. I always seem to picture the worst possible scenario which is why I'm planning on having a number of things checked.

12-23-2003, 09:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rodney Observant Ruminant Location: Rich Wannabe Hippie Town	My hands have always been shaky. 48 years now. It's not hugely obvious, but if I hold my hand next to someone else's, the trembling is clear to see. My dexterity is okay for the size of my hands (large), my hands are strong, and it's never been an issue.