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Fife, Scotland

The newest symptom to my ever growing list is shaky hands. Is there anything I can do, take to reduce this?

October 9, 2017
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Members connected over the frustrating and visible symptom of shaky hands in Crohn's disease, sharing that tremors often worsen with fatigue,... Read more

Members connected over the frustrating and visible symptom of shaky hands in Crohn's disease, sharing that tremors often worsen with fatigue, low blood sugar, caffeine sensitivity, or pushing too hard during flares. Several members found relief through practical strategies like hand exercises (squeezing and releasing a stress ball, opening and closing fists), pacing activity to avoid overexertion, reducing caffeine, taking iron supplements, and in one case, anti-seizure medication that successfully reduced shaking. A recurring theme was the importance of rest, gentle daily hand movements to maintain blood flow, and learning to recognize personal limits.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I understand how hard it is when the shakes come on, it happened to me a few months ago and it's hard to accept. I've not found anything that stops it but do find its worse when I try to do too much, just pace yourself is all I've found to reduce it. Know your limits x

October 10, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I get shaky hands too...usually when I haven't eaten for a long while or I just need to rest.xx

October 9, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

If there is I would like to know as well please

October 22, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I get shaky hands and sometimes they just jerk. I've knocked cups of tea over many times! I've been told it's to do with mis-firing nerve signals. And it's a good idea to do gentle daily hand movements, exercises, stretching and making a fist very gently to keep maximum blood flow to the area. Wishing you a good day, with low pain ๐ŸŒธ

October 21, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Cut down on caffiene, take iron supplements, get a stress ball and exercise your hands every day. Squeeze for a count of 5, release for a count of 5, 3 sets 3 times a day. These things have all helped me, hope they help you!

October 16, 2017

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