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Shaking

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Fredonia, NY

So today was pretty bad but I also was unable to stop shaking! Especially my hands. Then overwhelming nausea then fatigue swept in. I went to bed three times today to sleep it off! Then I felt too hot, then too cold. What the heck. Anyone else get this. The shakiness was terrible, I felt so weak.

July 29, 2017
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Members confirmed that shaking, tremors, and temperature fluctuations are common experiences with fibromyalgia, often worsened by stress,... Read more

Members confirmed that shaking, tremors, and temperature fluctuations are common experiences with fibromyalgia, often worsened by stress, pain, or flares, with some describing symptoms severe enough to affect balance or speech. Several members identified potential medication side effects, particularly from Cymbalta and prednisone, and suggested talking to a pharmacist before making changes, while others mentioned hypoglycemia as a possible contributor even without diabetes. A recurring theme was the frustration of managing yet another unpredictable symptom, balanced by reassurance that others share the experience and practical suggestions like gong therapy or adjusting medications under medical guidance.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I get it too I shake people say I look drunk and slerr my words it's called hypoglycaemia although not diabetic my heart races too

July 30, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

RosSmith: I never knew that shaking was attributed to fibro. I have epilepsy, but haven't had a seizure in well over a year. So the shaking I thought was caused by epilepsy. I thought it was some odd, mild version of seizure.

I can definitely say stress makes it 100 times worse (as it does the pain, nausea etc.). Another freakin' symptom of this foul disease, where does it end???

July 31, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Shaking and tremors is also a side effect of @@Cymbalta, so since shaking and tremors are a part of Fibromyalgia, I would say the @Cymbalta aggravates the condition.

July 31, 2017 (edited)
A MyFibroTeam Member

Tremors and shakiness are a part of fibromyalgia, but also a side effect of a lot of medications. It can be as invisible as just feeling a tremor inside (horrible feeling) to actually jerking your body around like Parkinsons or something similar.

July 30, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes shaking when I'm stressed or in a lot of pain. I think it's very common. I saw a neurologist and he said nothing to worry about

July 30, 2017 (edited)

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