tremors?

[Vitb12___]

hi.. hope everyone is well and managing as best as possible.. I’m very new to this so pls bare with me.. I have been diagnosed Oct 2021 tried different meds with no luck. The last 2 weeks my arms and hands have started shaking, with the whole top of my body had a tremor.. it’s happening more and more now. Does this make s new to anyone at all?? Thanks xx

[misspicky82]

Hi Vitb12,

I am usually quite shaky especially more so in the mornings. I do tend to tremor also but I've never worked out why this happens. It gets worse at night and sometimes it wakes me up bcoz it's so violent at times. I thought it may be the meds I'm on. This is taken from information on NHS website about Amitriptyline about who should not take it:

# have epilepsy or are having electroconvulsive treatment (ECT) – amitriptyline may increase your risk of having a fit or seizure

Also, this is from NHS website about Duloxetine:

# have ever had a seizure or fit, manic episodes or bipolar disorder

I take both but I'm currently weaning off Duloxetine, I was on 120mg but now taking 60mg and will soon be off it completely as I'm going onto Venlafaxine instead as Duloxetine is not working for me.

I will see how if the tremors settle down after I stop taking it, but I've got to say, I have noticed I'm not having it as often as I was on 120mg. I strongly think it could be 1 or both of the above meds.