Question 1

what could causing me to wake up shaking?

Accepted Answer

Nightmares???: You could be totally unaware of your dreams but awaken afraid.   If it continues talk to your doc who can refer you out if needed

Question 2

i wake up shaking uncontrollably of a night, what causes it?

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Night Shakes : Without more description it is hard to say. Are you experiencing shaking chills, a "wired" or involuntary muscle spasms? Sleep apnea, stress-related anxiety, and seizures can cause this. So can excess caffeine or even cigarette smoking in the evening. Do you awake in the morning refreshed, or are you "dragging" all day? If you can't seem to isolate the cause, make an appointment to see your doctor.

Question 3

sometimes when i wake up suddenly during  the night when i try to go back to bed i feel as if i am shaking. is this normal or something serious?

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Depends on cause: I would mention it to your physician, also make sure that there is no concern for diabetes as sometimes we can have fluctuating blood sugars and shaking is one of the symptoms. Sometimes it may also be related to something we dreamed. Record a diary and write down exactly what you feel or remember during these episodes as we have learned that if we listen, the patient will tell us the diagnosis.

Question 4

i wake up in the night and my body feels like its buzzing all over... shaking/buzzing from the inside and i feel scared and anxious?? why is this??

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Nightmare : It may be related to so many things but I would like request you to check TSH and follow up with your PCP.

Question 5

what causes us to sometimes wake up shaking after we have been asleep?

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Vague: Hard to say.  If this happens quite often, i would keep some type of journal and write down what you might have done the night/day before- nutrition, activities, meds, supplements, etc.  Then get to a dr. And share your history.

Question 6

i wake up in the middle of the night with anxiety and start shaking i can't control it back of my neck feels hot?

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You may be waking: from a nightmares (and may or may not have recall of the nightmare). Have you experienced traumas? If this is recurrent, insure that you are medically evaluated for any possible underlying medical conditions. See that you have anxiety and depression - be sure to discuss with you pyschiatrist.

Question 7

i wake up in the morning trembling and shaking how do i stop this. i have anxiety but don't want to take medication?

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First PE: First step is get a physical exam to be sure that there are  no medical problems. Step two is to speak with a psychiatrist so you can discuss underlying psychological issues. It may even be that you are having nightmares or bad dreams that you don't recall that are reflecting psychological issues. Therapy may be helpful. It is possible that an evaluation in a sleep lab might be recommended.

Question 8

every night that i have a nightmare i wake up shaking and scared for my life. idk if its just a night terror but why am i shaking?

Accepted Answer

Post-trauma possible: You might be having symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. These symptoms can include flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance of things that remind a person of the trauma and overall numbness. I suggest that you have an evaluation by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist who have worked with clients who have had trauma.

Question 9

my entire body goes into some kind of shaking/ vibrations when i am asleep. this has only happened on 2 occasions in the past 6 months where my partner wakes me up from it. please advise on possible cause of this?

Accepted Answer

Shaking in sleep: There is a possibility of nocturnal seizures.  Please see you doctor, who can test for this.  Alternately, it may be from dreaming. Peace and good health.

Question 10

when i wake up i'm shaking inside and anxious all day. i take propanolol but it still doesn't help what is causing this. i get palpitations too.

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Anxiety: Your anxiety disorder can certainly cause all of these symptoms.  I am assuming you have had some basic cardiac workup, such as an echocardiogram and a 24 hour monitor.  If not, talk to your provider to see if these would be a good idea.

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What could causing me to wake up shaking?

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I wake up shaking uncontrollably of a night, what causes it?

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Sometimes when i wake up suddenly during the night when i try to go back to bed i feel as if i am shaking. is this normal or something serious?

A member asked:

I wake up in the night and my body feels like its buzzing all over... shaking/buzzing from the inside and i feel scared and anxious?? why is this??

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What causes us to sometimes wake up shaking after we have been asleep?

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I wake up in the middle of the night with anxiety and start shaking i can't control it back of my neck feels hot?

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I wake up in the morning trembling and shaking how do i stop this. i have anxiety but don't want to take medication?

A member asked:

Every night that i have a nightmare i wake up shaking and scared for my life. idk if its just a night terror but why am i shaking?

A member asked:

My entire body goes into some kind of shaking/ vibrations when i am asleep. this has only happened on 2 occasions in the past 6 months where my partner wakes me up from it. please advise on possible cause of this?

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When i wake up i'm shaking inside and anxious all day. i take propanolol but it still doesn't help what is causing this. i get palpitations too.

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