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Hayward, CA

How many of you experience constant slight tremors? Where it's hard to hold a spoon with fluid on it, etc...

July 26, 2017
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Members openly shared their experiences with tremors, with many describing difficulty holding objects, dropping items, and needing two hands... Read more

Members openly shared their experiences with tremors, with many describing difficulty holding objects, dropping items, and needing two hands for simple tasks like lifting a pitcher of water. Several members discussed whether tremors stem from fibromyalgia itself or medications like Lyrica, gabapentin, Atarax, and thyroid drugs, with some noting that tremors worsened or appeared after starting certain medications and improved after stopping them. A recurring theme was the frustration and fear of tremors worsening over time, alongside the daily challenges of texting, reading, and performing basic tasks, with members offering each other solidarity and encouragement to keep navigating the uncertainty together.

A MyFibroTeam Member

IV been diagnosed nearly four years and have just developed some worrying symptoms one being a very annoying hand tremor ,I use binoculars often infact daily and now find holding them impossible because of the tremor ,it's there in my bad leg but not as anoying ,my eyesight has gone once it gets to mid afternoon it just becomes a huge blur no change glasses on or off ,and tinitus from hell,what I would give for a silent head it never stops the tone changes usually high pitched and sharp ,

July 27, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I had really bad tremors when I was put on lyrica, they went away as soon as they took me off.

July 27, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

@A MyFibroTeam Member
I've been noticing tremor-likeness in my hands since a recent change from gabapentin to Lyrica for my fibromyalgia. I am going to see my NP today and talk with her about it. It's a very recent thing so I am really not sure the cause but it would make sense it's either the fibro or a side effect from Lyrica maybe? I can let you know later after my appointment if that would help any. (It's only 2:57am here right now lol)

July 26, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

The tremors are not only annoying, they frighten me. I don't want them to get worse. And I don't want them to stay this way. I certainly hope it's reversible. Though I have heard it may not be. But I hold out hope.....

July 28, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've had them on and off . I'm not sure if they're from meds or what . I've also had my hands freeze up. This nurse told me it was arthritis. Tho they have come a long way with research there's still so much they don't know . πŸ˜°πŸ’–

July 31, 2017

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