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RicL · 05-24-2012, 07:28 AM

This is my first post, hope I'm in the right place. after years of drinking I'm determined to get sober and healthy. I know I am going to need to see a doctor. I haven't been able to find medications to control shaking hands. I would like to research as much as possible before I go in. Can anyone give me examples of the types of meds used for this?

Thanks in advance

Sapling · 05-24-2012, 07:31 AM

Welcome RicL...I think it's best to let your doctor take care of that...Be totally honest about your drinking...That's what he'll base it on. Glad you are here.

doggonecarl · 05-24-2012, 07:32 AM

Welcome to SR. You have a recovery question, ask away. As for questions about meds, sounds like a good one to ask your doctor. Glad to hear you are planning to visit one.

IndaMiricale · 05-24-2012, 07:34 AM

They will give you a type of benzo for anit-seizure and shaking . I always was given Ativan.

Yes you found the right place see your doctor , detox and set yourself free from those chains.

LoftyIdeals · 05-24-2012, 07:35 AM

Welcome RicL...same as above. Your doctor will help you with the shakes. Congrats on your determination. With a willing heart and a little work, your life will be revolutionized for the better.

totfit · 05-24-2012, 07:45 AM

Glad you are here and you are in the right place. Don't worry, you don't have to do the research, your Dr. will immediately know what you need to help you. While you may feel this is an isolated, unique, "bad", problem, don't worry as it is all too common. Doctors see a lot of folks that need help with this in one form or the other. I would suggest you come up with a plan also of how you are going to do things different that will not lead back down the same path. I think that is where I would be doing research if I were you and I am "LIKE" you in this one respect for sure. Sending you strenght.....

Sapling · 05-24-2012, 08:03 AM

totfit is spot on with that...What you should be researching is recovery programs or methods....They'll get you cleaned up....It's what you do to stay that way that counts.

changemyway · 05-24-2012, 08:10 AM

I was given Librium in the past to help with withdrawals. Your doctor will know what is right for you. I'm five days sober today and not using meds this time; the trouble with them is that they can be addicting. I am having what I would say are moderate symptoms of withdrawal...I know they will pass. I'm taking vitamins, doing some walking and eating right. Sleep is a big thing too...I'm sleeping about ten hours a night, which sounds crazy, but my body really needs the rest. Make sure you have people you can talk to. Good luck

Duke10 · 05-24-2012, 08:13 AM

At first I was afraid to see my doctor. Known him for years and thought he would think a lot less of me. Just the opposite. He gave me a lot of credit for admitting my problem and coming to him for help. He did give me some medicine and it is helping but please remember that just about every medicine tells you not to drink while on it. Trust me I did twice and it was disastrous. If you think you can handle 6-7 drinks you could maybe handle 3-4. Be careful and find a good recovery program.

RicL · 05-24-2012, 08:15 AM

Another addiction is what I was worried about and why I want to research as much as possible. Unfortunately I can't function with badly shaking hands so I'm going to have to take something.

Thank you all for your replies!

Zencat · 05-24-2012, 08:25 AM

Welcome to SR RicL.

The link below iwill help you if you decide to seek medical help for your alcohol problem.

Alcoholism: Preparing for your appointment - MayoClinic.com

***Anna*** · 05-24-2012, 08:34 AM

I do hope that you talk to your dr and that you continue to read and post here for support.

Duke10 · 05-24-2012, 09:04 AM

Good luck. Keep posting after you see your doctor. There are medicines that will help. We really do not give out medical advice but your doctor will know. If your regular doctor does not help (a few have not) you may schedule an appointment with an psychiatrist. Be strong

**artsoul** · 05-24-2012, 09:17 AM

Welcome RicL!

Glad you're ready for a change - we're here to support you! I got shaky hands after I started drinking every night but it's gone away since I got sober, along with the anxiety and those awful hangovers. There really is life after alcohol. Keep posting and reading!

DisplacedGRITS · 05-24-2012, 09:54 AM

Bugger the research for now and go see a doc. Nothing you can do at home will really help with the withdrawl symptoms and overeducating yourself can sometimes be counterproductive. The good thing is the shakey hands go away in just a few days. See a doctor ASAP. Coming down off alcohol can be deadly. I've had two seizures trying to so it on my own. Come on back after the safe detox and start getting a post detox plan of action in place so you're not hitting the liquor department once the tremors are over! (Like i did)

sugarbear1 · 05-24-2012, 01:25 PM

Welcome to SR!

Are you detoxing now or have you already detoxed?

Glad you are here!

CactusJill · 05-24-2012, 02:19 PM

Welcome, and we are proud of you! SR is a great place and you will find lots of help and support here.

**Dee74** · 05-24-2012, 02:39 PM

Hi and welcome Ric - I hope you'll see a Dr too

The trouble with doing our own research is we often don't have the practical expertise to discern whether a particular medication will be suitable for us.

D

RicL · 05-25-2012, 09:28 AM

Hi sugarbear1. I'm not detoxing until i can get in to see a doctor. I know how bad it can be.
I have an appointment for next week.

05-24-2012, 07:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
RicL Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 4	Questions This is my first post, hope I'm in the right place. after years of drinking I'm determined to get sober and healthy. I know I am going to need to see a doctor. I haven't been able to find medications to control shaking hands. I would like to research as much as possible before I go in. Can anyone give me examples of the types of meds used for this? Thanks in advance

05-24-2012, 07:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
IndaMiricale Powerless over Alcohol Join Date: May 2011 Location: Trudging the Road to Happy Destiny! Posts: 4,020	They will give you a type of benzo for anit-seizure and shaking . I always was given Ativan. Yes you found the right place see your doctor , detox and set yourself free from those chains. __________________ "The only real thing in life are dreams, which nature cant touch with decay." Bob Dylan "Each day,somewhere in the world ,recovery begins when one alcoholic talks with another alcoholic , sharing experience,strength and hope."

05-24-2012, 07:35 AM	#5 (permalink)
LoftyIdeals Jumping to Conclusions Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,583	Welcome RicL...same as above. Your doctor will help you with the shakes. Congrats on your determination. With a willing heart and a little work, your life will be revolutionized for the better. __________________ March Forth, Lofty Ideals ________________________________________ “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift of God, which is why we call it the present.” - Bil Keane

05-24-2012, 08:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
Zencat Atheist Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxnard (The Nard), CA, USA. Posts: 7,267 Blog Entries: 10	Welcome to SR RicL. The link below iwill help you if you decide to seek medical help for your alcohol problem. Alcoholism: Preparing for your appointment - MayoClinic.com __________________ Thank You hhh

05-24-2012, 08:34 AM	#12 (permalink)
*Anna* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Dancing in the Light Posts: 27,830	I do hope that you talk to your dr and that you continue to read and post here for support. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Marianne Willianson

05-24-2012, 07:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sapling AA Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Between Meetings Posts: 9,004	Welcome RicL...I think it's best to let your doctor take care of that...Be totally honest about your drinking...That's what he'll base it on. Glad you are here.

05-24-2012, 07:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
doggonecarl Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 2,726 Blog Entries: 21	Welcome to SR. You have a recovery question, ask away. As for questions about meds, sounds like a good one to ask your doctor. Glad to hear you are planning to visit one.

05-24-2012, 07:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
totfit totfit Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 416 Blog Entries: 2	Glad you are here and you are in the right place. Don't worry, you don't have to do the research, your Dr. will immediately know what you need to help you. While you may feel this is an isolated, unique, "bad", problem, don't worry as it is all too common. Doctors see a lot of folks that need help with this in one form or the other. I would suggest you come up with a plan also of how you are going to do things different that will not lead back down the same path. I think that is where I would be doing research if I were you and I am "LIKE" you in this one respect for sure. Sending you strenght.....

05-24-2012, 08:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
Sapling AA Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Between Meetings Posts: 9,004	totfit is spot on with that...What you should be researching is recovery programs or methods....They'll get you cleaned up....It's what you do to stay that way that counts.

05-24-2012, 08:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
changemyway Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 24 Blog Entries: 3	I was given Librium in the past to help with withdrawals. Your doctor will know what is right for you. I'm five days sober today and not using meds this time; the trouble with them is that they can be addicting. I am having what I would say are moderate symptoms of withdrawal...I know they will pass. I'm taking vitamins, doing some walking and eating right. Sleep is a big thing too...I'm sleeping about ten hours a night, which sounds crazy, but my body really needs the rest. Make sure you have people you can talk to. Good luck

05-24-2012, 08:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Duke10 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wis Posts: 172	At first I was afraid to see my doctor. Known him for years and thought he would think a lot less of me. Just the opposite. He gave me a lot of credit for admitting my problem and coming to him for help. He did give me some medicine and it is helping but please remember that just about every medicine tells you not to drink while on it. Trust me I did twice and it was disastrous. If you think you can handle 6-7 drinks you could maybe handle 3-4. Be careful and find a good recovery program.

05-24-2012, 08:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
RicL Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 4	Another addiction is what I was worried about and why I want to research as much as possible. Unfortunately I can't function with badly shaking hands so I'm going to have to take something. Thank you all for your replies!

05-24-2012, 09:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
Duke10 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wis Posts: 172	Good luck. Keep posting after you see your doctor. There are medicines that will help. We really do not give out medical advice but your doctor will know. If your regular doctor does not help (a few have not) you may schedule an appointment with an psychiatrist. Be strong

05-24-2012, 09:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
artsoul SR Fan Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Mississippi Posts: 7,582	Welcome RicL! Glad you're ready for a change - we're here to support you! I got shaky hands after I started drinking every night but it's gone away since I got sober, along with the anxiety and those awful hangovers. There really is life after alcohol. Keep posting and reading!

05-24-2012, 09:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
DisplacedGRITS Crazy Cat Lady Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,929 Blog Entries: 3	Bugger the research for now and go see a doc. Nothing you can do at home will really help with the withdrawl symptoms and overeducating yourself can sometimes be counterproductive. The good thing is the shakey hands go away in just a few days. See a doctor ASAP. Coming down off alcohol can be deadly. I've had two seizures trying to so it on my own. Come on back after the safe detox and start getting a post detox plan of action in place so you're not hitting the liquor department once the tremors are over! (Like i did) __________________ Sobriety Date: May 3, 2013 If I can do it, you can do it. Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. -The Big Book of AA, Chapter 5 Page 58

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05-24-2012, 01:25 PM	#16 (permalink)
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CactusJill Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 138 Blog Entries: 6	Welcome, and we are proud of you! SR is a great place and you will find lots of help and support here.

05-24-2012, 02:39 PM	#18 (permalink)
Dee74 SR Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Seas Posts: 65,579	Hi and welcome Ric - I hope you'll see a Dr too The trouble with doing our own research is we often don't have the practical expertise to discern whether a particular medication will be suitable for us. D __________________

05-25-2012, 09:28 AM	#19 (permalink)
RicL Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 4	Hi sugarbear1. I'm not detoxing until i can get in to see a doctor. I know how bad it can be. I have an appointment for next week.