So nobody professional is going answer this question then? My partner shakes and has a seizure like symptom, her hands spasm and her head shakes for about 3/4 minutes. Then she is back with the living. This happens after about 3 glasses wine and repeats 2 or 3 times every night and she won't stop drinking or go to Drs. Been like this for over 15 years. Obviously it's alcoholism. Can people answering just give me professional facts of what is happening to her instead of my mate this etc etc. In other no guessing it might be low blood sugar etc etc
Do you have any history of anxiety? Did you feel very anxious when you were shaking? Alcohol can cause or exacerbate anxiety something fierce, and even if you haven't had a long history of anxiety, you could be prone to it, and could be experiencing it for the first time. I see you are 18, that's actually prime time for the emergence of an anxiety disorder. They usually present themselves in late teens to early 20's.
My recommendation would be to definitely see your doctor to rule out any kind of medical cause, and if everything checks out okay, it may either be just a fluke, an unexplainable rare occurence, or possibly anxiety.
I would recommend laying off the alcohol completely for a while, especially while you sort this out. And, while you may not drink very frequently, you are definitely drinking to excess.
Good luck to you, hope you get this figured out. I'm sure it was very scary.
I don't know if it happens every time. I used to get ridiculously drunk years ago with friends being stupid and moved past that phase but it just recently happened and I haven't had a drink since. I am able to still move and have control over my body movement but my entire body would shake the whole time. The most uncomfortable was my lower back muscles
because my whole body would shake to the point that they were beginning to hurt from shaking so much.
No I am not taking any medication
Hi there- I'm not sure what forum you could ask your question in, it sounds like an unusual problem. The advice to speak with your doctor is really the best. I'm just curious though...does this happen EVERY time you drink? Are your muscles slack to the point where you can't control certain movements?
Something is affecting your central nervous system and until you get to the cause, stay away from the alcohol. Don't put off getting this checked, okay?
Oh...are you taking any meds?
Thanks for your concern guys! I would like to inform you all I maybe drink 6-8 times in the ENTIRE year. I uunderstand the volume of alcohol I consumed was high and is more than just a casual drink (yes we were tryin to get drunk and celebrate) though I do not enjoy drinking often at all. It is a very rare occasion and I haven't drank since this event about 4 months ago.
To self induced I just tried to go to sleep drink some water and eat a snack. It took a long time to fall asleep with the shaking but I did eventually.
My friends are not pressuring me to drink and I have the self control not to drink (who wants to be hungover anyways) my body never took lightly to hangovers. There are certain occasions, usually concerts or birthday parties where I would like to enjoy drinking with the crowd. That is why I posted and again I don't know if this is in the right forum so I apologize if it isn't!
There also is an Alcoholism forum too. Perhaps there is info in there as well?
I'm curious, What did finally calm your body down? Painbal is right, I'd call your Dr. and tell him exactly what happened. This may be a blood sugar issue and you may well be one of those people that can never drink alcohol. Let us know ok?
The right place that is. Good luck.
Great question for your Dr about the shaking. That had to of been scary. Pretty big sign there. Perhaps it is time to shake this Demon off your back. If so, you are I the right place.
4- 6 shots is 4-6 drinks in 2-3 hours. Sounds like you are an alcoholic and need to stop drinking. What you read was correct, Allergy to alcohol is alcoholic. If you go out don't drink and if your friends can;t understand you are allergic then you need new friends. I haven't drank in over 18 months and life is so much better.