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Shaky Tremor hands and anxiety

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Worryoverheath
Worryoverheath

So for 10 months I’ve had terrible Heath anxiety. I’ve worried about lots of things including brain tumours, MS and numerous different cancers. To cut a long story short about this (as I’ve explained a lot more in previous posts) I got put on 20mg of citalopram last month which has eased my anxiety a lot, however I still have this hand tremor that bothers me. It appeared back in jan when I was worrying about MS. Started in my thumbs, then my fingers and now October it seems to be one my wrists too a little. It’s really fine and doesn’t really stop neck doing anything but with my anxiety really low I worry that this isn’t just something caused by anxiety and could get worse? I asked the doctor who seems to think it is an essential tremor that will go away when I’m recovered from anxiety however it’s not gone. I’m scared it will get worse over time and stop me doing stuff or spread around my body, anyone had this? (I also get a weakness sensation too in my arms and forarms like I’m not very strong) 

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  • brianna60507
    brianna60507 Worryoverheath

    Posted

    Hi Worryoverhealth and welcome to the forum! I'm so sorry you are suffering like this! Did the tremor start when you started the medication? Sometimes this can be a side effect. Also I want to ease your mind by saying that a hand tremors are so common with anxiety. And even though you think that your anxiety is better because of the citalopram, I think this issue is giving you a bit more anxiety. My advice is to reassure yourself by restating what the doctor told you- that it's nothing more serious. Also you've only been on medication for a month- sometimes it can take 6-8 weeks to feel the full effect. So just hang in there. This issue should go away!!

    • Worryoverheath
      Worryoverheath brianna60507

      Posted

      Hi Brianna, the tremors started in Janruary originally in my thumbs and now seems to be my hands and can sort of feel it in my wrists too. I worry it’s got worse and is something progressive which scares me not particularly the tremor itself. I’ve only been on citalopram for a month or so so I really doubt it’s anything to do with the medication. Thankyou for the advice!! Much appreciated x
  • brianna60507
    brianna60507 Worryoverheath

    Posted

    Hi again!

    The medication can cause side effects especially in the first month or so. I'm on Prozac and felt all of my side effects within the first 2-3 weeks. Is the tremor in both your hands, or just one? Does any illness run in your family?

    I really do think it's your anxiety, and anxiety tends to make us think of the worst case scenario- why you're thinking it'll get worse and you won't recover. However, if it's bothering you enough to increase your anxiety more- maybe it's worth addressing with your doctor again? 

    -Brianna

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