Shaky, Vibrating, Un Smooth Muscle Movements

[MrShaky]

Hello I am at 37 year old male. Since late 2005 I have noticed that my hands, back, neck, and legs tends to shake at times when doing certain movements. It is not something that is noticeable by others, but I can feel the internal vibration. I talked to my doctor about it in November. He said it was related to stress and conditioning. I have been a long distance cyclist for 20 years so my lower body has always been strong and I may have neglected upper body works outs. So I hit the gym and my strength is there, but the unsmooth notchy muscle movements and vibrations are still there. The majority of the more noticeable shakes tend to originate from my upper back and shoulder area. If I lay in bed on my back there are no issues, but if I lay on my stomach with my head turned I will feel and hear vibrations in my ears. I can bench press some substantial weight and hold it in the up position with minimal shaking, but if I extend my arms straight out with a 10 lb dumbbell in each hand and hold my arms stationary my back, shoulders and arms start to shake. I am really scratching my head as to what is wrong with me. I run 4 miles every other day, cycle, hit the gym etc. When my body is in motion everything seems fine. When my muscles are not in use everything seems fine, but when my muscles are in use in more of a stationary manner, holding arms out, turning head far to the side, sitting with my elbows on my knees, close one eye and keep the other open the closed eye side muscles can be seen shaking in my face, lifting a wheel on to lugs nuts etc. I start to shake?  I just feel like something is out of wack in my system. I can have a bunch of energy then go to feeling tired very quickly. On a positive not my legs seem to be less shaky since cross training between running and cycling. I have research a bunch of conditions and can’t seem to put a finger on anything.
I am going to the Doctor again soon.

[tarynalexis]

the past year ive been noticing i shake a ton too. Writing makes the tremors in my hand noticeably worse, to the point where my handwriting showed shakiness. Im only 14 so im not old, im on a good diet, i run a lot so im in shape. I was on drumline so i thought maybe it was because of drumming so much. but then my whole body started shaking during basketball season and i had to quit because it was uncontrollable. Also whenever i get cold and get shivers, the shivers will not go away even if i am still warm. Should i go to a doctor?

[MrShaky]

I tied the majority of the issue to a supplement I was taking. I also started more core muscle workouts. It still shake a little, but not enough to bother me like a few years ago.


There are many things that can cause tremors.

Caffeine
Stress
Lack of Sleep
Being out of shape
Getting older
Poor Diet
Neurological Disease
and a bunch of other stuff

I would suggest a visit to your Doctor to rule out any serious conditions.

Mr. Not So Shaky

[GrowlingBear]

MrShaky, did this problem go away for you?  Just curious since I've been experiencing the same for the past couple of weeks.  Mainly in my upper arms.  Thanks

[MrShaky]

Well I went to the doctor today and he feels this is a manifestation of stress being it seems to effect all the muscles of my body. I believed he used the term Muscle Hyperactivity? He asked if I tremor or have issues when writing which I don't. I also can not get good deep sleep. This has been going on for years which threw up the stress and anxiety flag for him.

I have a neurologist appointment this week to rule out any neurological issues.

So I am just sitting tight awaiting the blood and neurological test results.

[MrShaky]

Thanks for the quick response Paul. I am also feel that I have some sort of imbalance being this conditions seems to effect all muscles in some form. We will see what the Doc has to say next week.

[PaulMD]

Hi there.

From what you have described, there can indeed be several possible explanations.  A common condition is related to electrolyte imbalance or micronutrient deficiency.  Electrolytes include sodium potassium and the mineral calcium.  Vitamin B deficiency can also present with this problem.  Problems with some parts of the brain called the Cerebellum can affect fine discrete movements and should also be looked at.  This could be insufficient blood supply to the cerebellum or space occupying lesions.  Other parts of the brain that can be affected would include the basal ganglia, which is affected in movement disorders.  I agree with the physician consult as from his or her physical and neurologic examination alone, he may be able to give you the idea of the problem.

Regards and God bless.