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I have woke up feeling shaky the past couple days. i have had anxiety and am also taking laxatives. what could be the reason?

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Dr. Robert Berkowitz answered

Not sure: Your experience could simply be due to your anxiety, but you could also be depleting yourself of fluid and/or important electrolytes with the laxative use. Electrolyte replacement drinks, like Gatorade, could be helpful here. There could be other reasons as well, so please discuss your symptoms with your doctor.

Answered 3/11/2015

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A member asked:

I have woke up feeling shaky the past couple days. i have had anxiety and am also taking laxatives. what could be the reason?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Berkowitz answered

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