If anyone knows the film Saving Private Ryan and sees Tom Hank's hand shaking, well that's what happens to me. I don't drink so it can't be this and its actually been happening for several years now. I'm only 21 and it doesn't hurt so i don't think it could be arthritis or something like that
2006-10-26 00:29:41 · 23 answers · asked by skorpi_ru 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
If this happens pretty much all the time and is not associated with some significant stress in your life right now, you better see a doctor. There are some benign reasons for chronic hand shaking, but there are some bad reasons for it too. In the case of a benign condition, like benign familial tremors, it can be treated pretty effectively with a pill. In the case of the bad reasons...parkinson's, MS, etc., the earlier it is diagnosed the better the outcome of treatment.
2006-10-26 02:09:15 · answer #1 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a condition called something like benign non serious tremor. My hands have always had the shakes. Alas it ruled out brain surgeon as an occupation.
If it's been going on for years, I'd ignore it. It isn't arthritis, but it might be a partially trapped nerve - you could go for a massage, or book an appointment with an osteopath.
2006-10-26 00:35:19 · answer #2 · answered by Matt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first inclination is that you are dealing with an anxiety disorder. What's causing them to shake is norepinephrine and serotonin, 2 chemicals or neurotransmitters found in the sympathetic nervous system. It's the one that involves fight or flight. You really need to be worked up for this dilemma, as it could be neurologically related. I believe that you will find out once you decide to become proactive, so get going. Feel Better.
2016-03-28 08:03:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are all kinds of reasons, all of which need medical attention, see a MD. My sister in-law had it for years and finally a MD sent her for a CAT scan and they found her brain stem was side ways when it should be vertical, she also had migraines with the shaky hands. She had surgery to correct it and she can't believe she suffered all those years.
2006-10-26 00:40:51 · answer #4 · answered by Lady X 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah, mine do that sometimes, usually just when you could really do with out it, like with a precarious fork load of food nearly in your mouth but not quite. Apparently I have inherited this condition from my mum, (I can't remember the name of it) but my mum's has got quite bad with age and she now has to take betablockers. I dont' think it's anything too serious though. It's just blooming annoying. Anyway, it may be worth checking if your parents have had anything similar. It also be from some kind of repeptitive strain. Worth looking in to.
2006-10-26 00:39:01 · answer #5 · answered by Stookie2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not scare mongering, but that's what happened to Michael J Fox and he found out he had that major dissease either Hodgekinsons or Parkinsons, sorry I can't be more specific.
Basically, see a doctor.
2006-10-26 00:38:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you take any medications? My sister takes one that causes slight shaking. I would see a doctor, because it's probably nothing, but it COULD be something to get checked out -- like Parkinson's Disease. So, I would go to the doctor.
2006-10-26 08:31:11 · answer #7 · answered by Ginny D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 21 too and my hands shake all the time but like you i haven't been to the doctors but i think we should both get down there quick.
2006-10-26 00:32:29 · answer #8 · answered by missree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well in saying this, i get shaky hands when i dont drink enough fluids and also if i havent ate my breakfast, my hands start to go by dinner time. So drink and eat more!!!!! hope this helps xxxx
2006-10-26 00:32:34 · answer #9 · answered by clicky j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are taking some form of medication that might be a side effect. Come on it is time you saw your doctor.
2006-10-26 06:19:37 · answer #10 · answered by Mayomaiden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋