The Shakes - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

biravatch65 · 10-09-2009, 06:22 AM

From your experience... how long does it take for the shakes to go away completely. The shakiness of my hands is still here a week later. I'm beginning to wonder if there could be another reason for it in addition to alcohol withdrawal. I'm not experiencing any major uncontrolled movement like I have in the past... my hands are just shaky.

**CarolD** · 10-09-2009, 09:49 AM

Hi.....

Seeing your doctor is a wise idea.
There is no way to know what is
going on unless you do.

You need to be totally honest with your doctor
about your drinking so he/she will know what
test beed to be done...if any.

Other members experiences are not important
Concerning our health....each of us are uniquely special.

Well done on your early sobriety .
moving forward is he way to go....

Ago · 10-09-2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarolD

Hi.....

Seeing your doctor is a wise idea.
There is no way to know what is
going on unless you do.

You need to be totally honest with your doctor
about your drinking so he/she will know what
test beed to be done...if any.

Other members experiences are not important
Concerning our health....each of us are uniquely special.

Well done on your early sobriety .
moving forward is he way to go....

I would like to reiterate what Carol says all the way across the board, congratulations, and add I also had night sweats for some weeks

biravatch65 · 10-09-2009, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarolD

Hi.....

Seeing your doctor is a wise idea.
There is no way to know what is
going on unless you do.

You need to be totally honest with your doctor
about your drinking so he/she will know what
test beed to be done...if any.

Other members experiences are not important
Concerning our health....each of us are uniquely special.

Well done on your early sobriety .
moving forward is he way to go....

I've already been to the doctor and I don't think I'm going through anything life threatening so I can probably wait it out. Aside from the fact that I'm diabetic and they said my heart is now enlarged. Hoping that one changes once booze is eliminated. Was in the hospital detoxing for 5 days and then I convinced them to let me go. I was an idiot though and binged as soon as I got out. So that's the drunk that I'm getting over now and it had better be my last.

penny74 · 10-09-2009, 10:31 AM

A friend of mine who has been an alcoholic for 30 years, broke his hip and was not allowed to drink anymore.
It took 9 weeks before his hands stopt shaking.
Hope it goes allright for you !

penny74 · 10-09-2009, 01:38 PM

My friend with the broken hip, started drinking again.
Worse than before and shaking more than before.

"Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.-
Abraham Lincoln

shaun00 · 10-09-2009, 06:23 PM

the shakes.....all i had to do was put the razor on my face and the shakes would do the rest..lol...lol..

there isnt an answer.......we are all different.

check it out with the doc if your concerned...

from my own experience.....sweats ...shakes....unfounded fears.......phobias and hallucinations.....all gone by day 10.

seizures.....last one day 8...ish i think.

but thats me.......it may not be you.

c49999 · 10-09-2009, 06:51 PM

Sometimes I quit and got the shakes bad and sometimes I barely noticed them. Same quantities of alcohol. It will smooth out sooner or later, just be patient.

On the plus side, this may be the last time you ever have them... its up to you

nickishine · 10-09-2009, 07:55 PM

Give 'time' "TIME".... I've got a sneaky suspicion that you'll see such improvement with sobriety, diet and exercise! I speak from my opinion and experience.

Take GOOD care of YOU!

mariechi · 10-09-2009, 08:08 PM

Hang in there. (Doctors are our friends, not a bad idea)

rondfw777 · 10-10-2009, 04:31 PM

Just shake it off! lol. It's not funny and been there and it's part of Detox and beyond. Your nervous system will get better with time.
Day 7 here and those symptons are subsiding.

Ron

kurtrambis · 10-10-2009, 04:51 PM

Get some vitamin B complex and/or vitamin B1 (thiamine) might help.

DrunkBull · 10-10-2009, 06:21 PM

14 days in a holding cell at the county jail,no medical attn at all.

Shakes went away then found AA.

Got out of jail tried and did not fail.

Oct 3-09 got a three yr coin all mine.

And one day at a time this part don't rhyme,but I ain't goin back to jail no mo.

BarstoolBlues · 10-16-2009, 10:39 PM

Generally the shakes should go away after your body is detoxed and not physically dependent on alcohol, so generally after 5 days, though some people are different, and it also could just be stress or medication you are taking that is making it happen.

sailorjohn · 10-16-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrunkBull

14 days in a holding cell at the county jail,no medical attn at all.

Shakes went away then found AA.

Got out of jail tried and did not fail.

Oct 3-09 got a three yr coin all mine.

And one day at a time this part don't rhyme,but I ain't goin back to jail no mo.

Congratulations!!!

biravatch65 · 10-20-2009, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BarstoolBlues

Generally the shakes should go away after your body is detoxed and not physically dependent on alcohol, so generally after 5 days, though some people are different, and it also could just be stress or medication you are taking that is making it happen.

Thanks. I'm all good now BTW.

Sikkisirus · 10-20-2009, 12:21 PM

Glad to hear you're all good

10-09-2009, 06:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
biravatch65 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 49	The Shakes From your experience... how long does it take for the shakes to go away completely. The shakiness of my hands is still here a week later. I'm beginning to wonder if there could be another reason for it in addition to alcohol withdrawal. I'm not experiencing any major uncontrolled movement like I have in the past... my hands are just shaky.

10-09-2009, 09:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
CarolD Forum Leader Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Serene In Dixie Posts: 34,835	Hi..... Seeing your doctor is a wise idea. There is no way to know what is going on unless you do. You need to be totally honest with your doctor about your drinking so he/she will know what test beed to be done...if any. Other members experiences are not important Concerning our health....each of us are uniquely special. Well done on your early sobriety . moving forward is he way to go.... __________________ Each Day Sober Is A Victory!! Joy In AA Recovery! Last edited by CarolD; 10-09-2009 at 10:05 AM.

10-09-2009, 06:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
c49999 Its time for bed Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Undisclosed Location Posts: 314	Sometimes I quit and got the shakes bad and sometimes I barely noticed them. Same quantities of alcohol. It will smooth out sooner or later, just be patient. On the plus side, this may be the last time you ever have them... its up to you __________________ Drink Water, Save Yourself.

10-09-2009, 07:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
nickishine It's time to change! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: lake tahoe Posts: 1,025	Give 'time' "TIME".... I've got a sneaky suspicion that you'll see such improvement with sobriety, diet and exercise! I speak from my opinion and experience. Take GOOD care of YOU! __________________ If we do not change our direction.... We are likely to end up where we're headed...!

10-09-2009, 08:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
mariechi Well, I'm on my way Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 277 Blog Entries: 1	Hang in there. (Doctors are our friends, not a bad idea) __________________ One foot in front of the other; one step at a time "Anne stopped drinking and never looked back." That's my story. I read it every morning, and I'm sticking to it.

10-09-2009, 10:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
penny74 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 493	A friend of mine who has been an alcoholic for 30 years, broke his hip and was not allowed to drink anymore. It took 9 weeks before his hands stopt shaking. Hope it goes allright for you !

10-09-2009, 01:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
penny74 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 493	My friend with the broken hip, started drinking again. Worse than before and shaking more than before. "Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.- Abraham Lincoln

10-09-2009, 06:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
shaun00 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: uk Posts: 2,187	the shakes.....all i had to do was put the razor on my face and the shakes would do the rest..lol...lol.. there isnt an answer.......we are all different. check it out with the doc if your concerned... from my own experience.....sweats ...shakes....unfounded fears.......phobias and hallucinations.....all gone by day 10. seizures.....last one day 8...ish i think. but thats me.......it may not be you.

10-10-2009, 04:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
rondfw777 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 92	Just shake it off! lol. It's not funny and been there and it's part of Detox and beyond. Your nervous system will get better with time. Day 7 here and those symptons are subsiding. Ron

10-10-2009, 04:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
kurtrambis Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lincoln Posts: 214	Get some vitamin B complex and/or vitamin B1 (thiamine) might help.

10-10-2009, 06:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
DrunkBull Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: HouseSprings,MO.~~USA Posts: 32	14 days in a holding cell at the county jail,no medical attn at all. Shakes went away then found AA. Got out of jail tried and did not fail. Oct 3-09 got a three yr coin all mine. And one day at a time this part don't rhyme,but I ain't goin back to jail no mo. __________________ Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in pretty, well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming WOW What a ride!!!!

10-16-2009, 10:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
BarstoolBlues Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 15	Generally the shakes should go away after your body is detoxed and not physically dependent on alcohol, so generally after 5 days, though some people are different, and it also could just be stress or medication you are taking that is making it happen.

10-20-2009, 12:21 PM	#17 (permalink)
Sikkisirus Rockstar Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 631	Glad to hear you're all good __________________ Standing in a church makes you no more of a Christian than standing in a garage makes you a car. The past is a strange place. They do things differently there.

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