Will night time internal tremors ever stop?!?
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Ive had these weird internal tremors at night when Im trying to sleep for almost three months now. They definitely improve when I dont think about them or am not stressed or believe they will get better. I went a whole week without taking any Xanax at night to help me sleep. I even had one normal night last week I have a high stress job so I need to take it to sleep or I would be a mess. can someone tell me it will go away or get better?!? Anyone have these that go away?! Im so frustrated and the insomnia makes it worse.
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Shalane64124 michelle08715
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xanax withdrawal will cause the tremors and anxiety and multiple other symptoms. it is a dangerous drug and it shocks me that doctors prescribe it. How long have you been taking it? It does not take long for your body to become dependant. After taking Ativan (a related drug) for 3 weeks I was dependent on it and actually had interdose withdrawls. My doctor said my anxiety disorder was increasing. That turned out to be nonsense. I couldn't stop taking this drug. Another doctor put me on Clonazepam a related drug that is longer acting which ballooned into a 7 year dependency thinking I needed more to function. After reading about so many similar peoples experiences on the benzo buddies help site, it took TWO years of very slowly withdrawing from Clonazepam which I had taken after the Ativan.
These drugs are meant for short term use only, no longer than 3 or 4 weeks. I will never touch these drugs again. My nervous system is still recovering and I have been off them a year.
jan34534 michelle08715
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Xanax can cause tremor as well as other side effects. make sure you are taking the dose that is prescribed by your doctor or talk to your doctor about possible adjustments to that. this medication has the potential of addiction that is why I prefer a natural supplement like melatonin. before making any changes talk to your doctor about all of this.
michelle08715
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im only taking half of a 0.25mg as neededNot every day i just want to know if anyone with similar experiences had these tremors at night go away...
Shalane64124 michelle08715
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it doesn't matter if you take them every day. I was also taking Ativan "as needed" the body very quickly becomes adjusted to them. Did you have the tremors before taking this drug?
I have read countless stories of others having tremors on these drugs. For me I developed muscle problems and bad anxiety.
How long have you been taking the drug "as needed". This is a very strong benzodiazepine and very short acting. Valium is the longest acting drug in this class which lasts for days. Xanax is one of the shortest and only lasts hours.
If you dont take it regularly your body starts going into withdrawal when the drug wears off.
michelle08715 Shalane64124
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i had never taken this medication in my life before the end of January and I just turned 40. My doctor prescribed it for me so i could sleep bc of the tremors. It was the only thing that helped me sleep and calmed the tremors Believe me last thing I want is to take that every nightLast week i took Melatonin every night and I did well. Then my anxiety about why i would still wake up with the vibrations started againIt just sucksI want to be normal again 😦
Shalane64124 michelle08715
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I see, it would be helpful to find out what is causing the tremors rather than throwing drugs at the situation. Xanax is meant to be used once or twice ie flight anxiety. Did your doctor send you for any testing?
I wonder if it is your nerves causing this.
michelle08715 Shalane64124
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Yes I agree. Ive been to an internist and two different neurologists. Full bloodwork done including thyroid and B12, etc all normal. Had a brain MRI that was normal. I eat right, workout regularly and am otherwise very healthyNobody knows what it is and its beyond frustrating. My next thoughts were a sleep specialist, my OB or a therapist. I turned to this group bc I saw other people talk about similar symptoms that were related to stress/anxiety.