Shaky hands

[Tay171]

Anyone get this symptom or twitches

[gindy]

Yes, it's one of the first symptoms I ever had to suggest there was more than just Raynauds going on. As SSc has progressed, this has become one of the less severe symptoms. It happens much more when I overdo things, so trying to clean the house in one go (stupidly I do attempt this on occasion), or if I've been feeling well enough to exercise a little bit.

What i would say though is, if you're experiencing extra symptoms to get into see your rheumatologist, or if your doc is up to date with CREST symptoms, then ask them.

[Tay171 in reply to gindy]

I have really had anxiety as well so I'm not sure what is causing it but I'm on waiting list to see rheumatologist what is crest ?

[gindy in reply to Tay171]

CREST is the umbrella name Raynauds, SSc and other related illnesses fall under.

google.co.uk/search?q=crest...

Follow the link.

[Tay171 in reply to gindy]

Also it's just no my hands which are Shakey I get lots of muscle twitches

[Tay171 in reply to gindy]

Damn that's a lot to deal with life is unfair

[gindy]

Tay171 I can't say if your other twitches are related to RP/SSc or not, but depression or/and anxiety due to having so much to cope with, are a frequent thing.

I'm not saying I'm an expert, but after sitting and re-evaluating my life, and living within my physical boundaries, I've accepted what life throws at me and am much happier.

We are all mostly here as we're facing multiple symptoms, popping in here to chat always makes me feel less alone.

I do think you need to speak to your GP about your symptoms and how you're feeling.

Remember you're not alone.

Charlie.

[grannyannie]

Hi there, can't say it's definitely not. I have this problem and it was diagnosed by a neurologist as essential tremor. It also affects my head. It can run in families and is worse if you are nervous. I was prescribed beta blockers, however these can make your Raynauds worse. I only use them if a situation is going to be particularly stressful as the combination of a Raynauds attack and shaky hands is bit difficult to cope with if you are at a social occasion. Have never been told that it is related to SSc. Hope this helps a little.

[Flowerpower24]

Hi, I had an essential tremor and also an internal type of shaking when I was first diagnosed with Limited Scleroderma 6 years ago. I was put on methotrexate and found that both disappeared so I don't know whether it was the MTX or whether they would have gone anyway. Methotrexate does seem to have worked for me except that I also suffer from Sjogrens syndrome and dry eyes and dry mouth as well as Raynauds are my main problems as well as a few other problems that have recently started. Good luck.

[Tay171 in reply to Flowerpower24]

I have anxiety tremors seem to go when I'm chill and not stressed my doctor thinks anxiety gonna see a specialist anyay