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Plymouth, UK

Today, at work. I experienced hand shakes, to the point it was very distracting. Although today was extremely stressful, this started before the stress began. I'm just wondering if anyone has had it and what they associate it with. Thanks x

January 29, 2016
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Members opened up about experiencing hand tremors with fibromyalgia, describing symptoms ranging from mild shaking and jerking movements to... Read more

Members opened up about experiencing hand tremors with fibromyalgia, describing symptoms ranging from mild shaking and jerking movements to severe tremors that make everyday tasks like typing, gripping objects, eating, and writing extremely difficult. Several members shared that their tremors worsen with stress, pain, fatigue, or overexertion, with some attributing them to medications like Cymbalta or Duloxetine, low blood sugar, or swelling, while others described confusing experiences with neurologists who initially suspected Parkinson's disease before ruling it out. A recurring theme was the frustration of not knowing whether tremors stem from fibromyalgia itself, medication side effects, or another neurological condition, alongside the emotional toll of losing fine motor skills and feeling embarrassed in public or professional settings.

A MyFibroTeam Member

My rheumatologist told me fibro is neurological. She won't treat fibro but will diagnosis it and sent me back to my primary doc. I've been seeing a neurogolist and he is fantastic. I have a lot of tingling, burning, etc. I notice my hands just don't work the same. Especially my left. Fibro is just so strange. When you do research it just mentions "aches and pains" but it is so much more then that

February 3, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I am starting them now
I will type or push buttons and my hand or finger will move rapidly back and forth like shaking . It lasts just a second or two. But is becoming more noticeable

January 30, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thank you for all of your answers, I find it interesting how it effects us all in different ways . @A MyFibroTeam Member I thought that fibro was also a neurological disorder? I have been informed that neuro pathways to the brain have been altered permanently hence the way our bodies perceive stimuli? I would welcome your response as to what you perceive it to be. The more information we're given the more options we can explore to suit us individually. At the same time, I'd equally enjoy discovering what your back ground is too. I look forward to hearing more from you x

February 1, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

That happens to me too. I also always wake up with my fingers swollen.

January 29, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I suffered hand shakes for Months when I was going through stress

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