tremors

hi . i am 42  and in the last 2 months i have gotten light tremors all over my body. i shake alot. i have not changed any of my usually daily habits. i am taking effexor xr daily for the last 4 years. what is happening to my body. my family doctor is not concerned about this at all.

[Abhijeet Deshmukh, MD]

Hello.

Tremors are rare side effects of Effexor. It is worth mentioning to your doctor. Do you get the tremors all the time ?

There are a few other causes for tremors also, but they will be considered after ruling out Effexor side effect. Tremors can be due to a condition of "Essential Tremors" which are familial. There are intention tremors (tremors coming on only when attempting to do some work) cause by cerebellar dysfunction and there are tremors of the Parkinsonian type.

I would suggest you see a Neurologist for this.

Regards

[Angeliz8385]

Hello. I too am having these as what I describe for me as a INTERNAL VIBRATION feeling constantly. Some moments its just less notciable then others. But I feel like my cat who purrrrs is laying on me at all times. does that make sense. My muscle feel tense when I feel these tremors and sometimes it escalates into a full shake which I hope is do to the anxiety I feel from having these tremors. Im also having muscle twitching all over as well. But I notice no real weekness in my arms or legs. Fast heart rate but I have tachycardia anyways. Can you elaborate some more on your symptoms or have you found any thing else out from your Drs?

[Angeliz8385]

Oh, im 43 as well.

[Angeliz8385]

Can anyone relate or help me with my post??? Im having tremors right now and im home alone and scared. Its like my whole body from the neck down vibrates, muscle tense up and sometimes I start shaking really bad til i calm down. But the tremor stays.... Along with muscle twtiching and muscle jerks at night if ive had a bad day

[str881]

Sounds a lot like you may have anxiety / stress issues. Especially if you notice it after a stressful day, although sometimes people can get symptoms like that out of the blue if they just have a lot of stress in their life over a long period of time. Either way you should go to your Dr. to be sure, make it a point to relax at least an hour a day, and maybe pick up an anxiety workbook.

[floridagirl11]

Do you have any silver fillings/root canals?