Question 1

do people's hands shake uncontrollably when they have arthritis?

Accepted Answer

No: Sounds like you have a tremor. I would recommend seeing either your primary physician or a neurologist.

Question 2

can a lot of stress cause your hands to shake uncontrollably?

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That is possible: Especially if you have a panic attack and are hyperventilating.

Question 3

i am over 50 and have been steadily gaining weight.  i stopped going to the gym a few months ago because even after a light work out my muscles would take days to recover and immediately following upper body workout my hands would shake uncontrollably and

Accepted Answer

Get checked!: Such a marked decreasing exercise tolerance is not normal.  Hard to say what's going on. See your doc for a thorough history and physical examination with appropriate testing.  Get checked please!  The sooner you find any problem the easier it is to treat!

Question 4

my hands always shake sometimes uncontrollably have tested for various issues yet unable to identify what the cause could be?

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Shaking: Tremor or shaking could be electrolyte, endocrine, enviromental, neurological or benign.

Question 5

my hands will uncontrollably shake randomly.  this will last for hours at a time. i have been going through something that would scare most people, but i'm not afraid and it doesn't happen when that stressor is going on, its honestly random.  it happens m

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While : While involuntary shaking of the hands can sometimes be a normal, physiological response to stress, it can also be caused by conditions such as essential tremor or parkinson's disease, intoxication, withdrawal, effects of medication, thyroid problems or one of a host of other conditions.  If the shaking is new, getting worse, or interfering with function (such as handwriting or eating), it should be checked out.

Question 6

my husband is on haloperidol and he's having side effects. his hands and feet shake uncontrollably and he drools. what do i do?

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Haldol: Sialorrhea (excessive drooling) &amp; extrapyramidal side effects can either be treated with medications or by changing to a different antipsychotic medication. Haloperidol is one of the older antipsychotic meds.

Question 7

my son shakes his hands uncontrollably makes high pitch noises has problems mixing with people and has no friends what can be wrong with him?

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Behavioral problem: These behaviors could be a signs of autism and he should be evaluated by a pediatrician experienced in developmental problems like autism.

Question 8

what can i do if my hand shakes sometimes uncontrollably why is this happening?

Accepted Answer

Tremors: Are they constant or intermittent. If intermittent and you don't have any other neuro complaints like headache, visual changes, weakness, or numbness it may be an intention tremor.  However, given your young age make sure you are not taking too much caffeine.  Its easy to do as I have fallen into drinking several cups of coffee during the day and it definitely does it.   Hope this helps :).

Question 9

what do you suggest if my hand shakes sometimes uncontrollably why is this happening?

Accepted Answer

You might have a: tremor. Your doctor can assess this.

Question 10

my hand on my right side has episode were it shakes uncontrollably and sometime my whole body shakes and than my speech goes . what could this be ?

Accepted Answer

Need to see a Dr.: You will need a physical exam and history. This could be anything from anxiety and nerves to tremors to partial seizures, which is what it sounds a little like, but unusual to remain fully aware during them. You may need imaging as well. At 18, this really could be a number of issues and it would be best to be thoroughly examined.

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Do people's hands shake uncontrollably when they have arthritis?

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Can a lot of stress cause your hands to shake uncontrollably?

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I am over 50 and have been steadily gaining weight. i stopped going to the gym a few months ago because even after a light work out my muscles would take days to recover and immediately following upper body workout my hands would shake uncontrollably and

A member asked:

My hands always shake sometimes uncontrollably have tested for various issues yet unable to identify what the cause could be?

A member asked:

My hands will uncontrollably shake randomly. this will last for hours at a time. i have been going through something that would scare most people, but i'm not afraid and it doesn't happen when that stressor is going on, its honestly random. it happens m

A member asked:

My husband is on haloperidol and he's having side effects. his hands and feet shake uncontrollably and he drools. what do i do?

A member asked:

My son shakes his hands uncontrollably makes high pitch noises has problems mixing with people and has no friends what can be wrong with him?

A member asked:

What can i do if my hand shakes sometimes uncontrollably why is this happening?

A member asked:

What do you suggest if my hand shakes sometimes uncontrollably why is this happening?

A member asked:

My hand on my right side has episode were it shakes uncontrollably and sometime my whole body shakes and than my speech goes . what could this be ?

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