why are my hands shaking

[zippo]

I was in an induced coma for 17 days and in hospital for 4 weeks altogether. from I came out of the coma my hands have been shaking it seems to have gotten worse from I came home. they shake mostly when I am using them, for example eating, writing, e.t.c. would anyone know why this is happening.

[Luckyone]

Hi Zippo,

While in an induced coma muscle wastage is about 2% a day, this could be why your hands are shaking along with the drugs used to save your life, the body can take quite some time to recover from the time spent in hospital and the trauma you have been through, I would suggest talking to your GP if it's worrying you and if you have a ICU follow up appointment you could mention it then.

Best wishes in your recovery

Bill

[zippo in reply to Luckyone]

Thank you Luckyone, I thought it was to do with muscle wastage but wasn't sure. You have helped greatly in putting my mind to rest on this.

With grateful thanks.

Zippo.

[Offcut]

My hands were like claws that I could not open for weeks after I came out of hospital I also lost 3.5 stone which did work out at about 2% a day

PMA

Be Well

Phill