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Albuterol Inhaler causing loss of control/tremors
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Albuterol Inhaler causing loss of control/tremors
by Melbelle, Mar 27, 2005 12:00AM
Hello,
I have been diagnosed with a movement disorder in '03, I have also been battling asthma (due to allergy of pet). Sometimes when I use my inhaler I will have consious loss of control of my body, not the same as my movement disorder, mainly it's head, trunk and weakness in my legs. I have to hold onto something in order to keep from going down. Sometimes that doesn't even help. It happens rather infrequently but am wondering if I am doing myself more harm than good in using my inhaler. I have an inhaler of corticosteriod that I use maybe once a week, in addition to an OTC allergy medication daily. I've had asthma as a child but never before experienced anything of this nature as a result of using an inhaler. Any thoughts? My neurologist doesn't feel as though it's related to my movement disorder, but I just can't be certain.
Thanks for your time!
I have been diagnosed with a movement disorder in '03, I have also been battling asthma (due to allergy of pet). Sometimes when I use my inhaler I will have consious loss of control of my body, not the same as my movement disorder, mainly it's head, trunk and weakness in my legs. I have to hold onto something in order to keep from going down. Sometimes that doesn't even help. It happens rather infrequently but am wondering if I am doing myself more harm than good in using my inhaler. I have an inhaler of corticosteriod that I use maybe once a week, in addition to an OTC allergy medication daily. I've had asthma as a child but never before experienced anything of this nature as a result of using an inhaler. Any thoughts? My neurologist doesn't feel as though it's related to my movement disorder, but I just can't be certain.
Thanks for your time!
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Mar 30, 2005 12:00AM
, Mar 30, 2005 12:00AM
It is not clear if what you are describing is related to taking the steroid inhaler or an inhaler to open up your lungs (a beta agonist or “rescue inhaler”).
Your symptoms are not common reactions with the use of beta agonist inhalers. However, having a movement disorder may make this a very different situation. I would work with your neurologist to determine the nature of why you experience this reaction after taking this medication. I have never heard of such a reaction following the use of a steroid inhaler.
The way you are using your steroid inhaler is also not very useful to prevent asthma symptoms. Inhaled steroids are usually used daily (regularly). I would discuss these medications with your physician to also assess if you need them and when to take them.
Your symptoms are not common reactions with the use of beta agonist inhalers. However, having a movement disorder may make this a very different situation. I would work with your neurologist to determine the nature of why you experience this reaction after taking this medication. I have never heard of such a reaction following the use of a steroid inhaler.
The way you are using your steroid inhaler is also not very useful to prevent asthma symptoms. Inhaled steroids are usually used daily (regularly). I would discuss these medications with your physician to also assess if you need them and when to take them.
