Shaking

[Bantam2]

Hi

I was diagnosed with cirrhosis 2 years ago and am now on the transplant list. I also have HE. I am experiencing shaking in my hands and legs which is embarrassing as look like I have DTs. Does anyone else have these symptoms and how do you manage it

Thanks

[AyrshireK]

Hi Bantam, are you on both Lactulose and Rifaximin for your Hepatic Encephalopathy? Does your transplant team know that you are shaking so much?

With HE you sometimes do get asterixis / sometimes known as liver flap and this can be a tremor in your arms, hands and legs.

I'd be in touch with your doctor/medical team if they don't know about this symptom and see what they suggest.

Katie

[BritishLiverTrust6 Moderator British Liver Trust]

Dear Bantam2

If you are in the UK and would find it useful to talk things over, our nurse-led helpline is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm on 0800 652 7330 (excluding bank holidays)

Best wishes

British Liver Trust