Tremors continued......

Posted by Jennifer Murphy on June 22, 1999 at 10:38:10
Thank you for your answer about my heart beating too hard.....however, what about the tremors in my hands and lower legs/feet? Do you think this could be a symptom of something?
Please let me know, thanx again

Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - CRC on June 22, 1999 at 10:50:09
I'm not really sure.  Are you drinking too much caffeine?
P.S. please post follow-up questions below you origional question and not as a new qeustion. Thanks.
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Posted by Jennifer Murphy on June 23, 1999 at 11:07:27
No, I am not drinking too much caffeine. In fact, I have cut back to one cup of coffee per day since my PAC's started last November. All I know is that when I lay down at night, my heart pumps so loud, and then after about 1/2 hour or so, my hands and lower legs/feet start to tremble. Again, could this be related to my heart palpitations? Do you think maybe I have some type of sleep disorder? Or could it just be nerves? Please reply. thanx

Posted by CCF CARDIO MD- CRC on June 23, 1999 at 13:56:37
I don't think it's related to the palpitations and it's not typical for sleep disorders.  That would leave anxiety and a possible cause.  Have you discussed this with your physician?
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If you would like to make an appointment at the Cleveland Clinic Heart Center, please call 1-800-CCF-CARE or inquire online by using the Heart Center website at www.ccf.org/heartcenter. The Heart Center website contains a directory of the cardiology staff that can be used to select the physician best suited to address your cardiac problem.
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