dancook99

do the tremors get any better once you quit drinking?

Anna

It depends what is causing the tremors.

You should talk to your dr and good luck with stopping drinking.

dairo

Yes, it depends on what is causing them. Go to your doctor for real.

I never got an answer to why mine became so bad, a mix I would guess between constant withdrawal and anxiety, it was not fun. I would get the shakes when I would take a shower and such, bad, it was so strange and horrible. Ive been clean 3 months now and they are nearly gone, but I think I may always have them, I musta did some damage to my nervous system. God I hate booze.

dancook99

yeah i think its a damaged nerves. its not massive shakes, but noticble, my parents noticed too. i got the faintest buzzing feeling up my hands/ arms. this kind of thing isnt even funny anymore. i guess the first route to try is become a 'social drinker' . maybe quit altogether, if i can.

LexieCat

If the tremors are alcohol-related, then your best course is quitting altogether. I think that some people are more susceptible to physical damage from alcohol than others. Some people get end-stage liver disease in their twenties or thirties, others drink for much longer before showing physical symptoms.

Obviously you think you are drinking too much, or you wouldn't be here. Social drinkers don't aspire to be social drinkers, and alcohol problems tend to progress, sometimes very rapidly.

MsCooterBrown

Towards the end of my drinking marathon ...there were days when I couldn't write. Bad deal for me because I have to sign alot of income withholding orders..tax levy forms, child support, etc. It only took 2 or 3 weeks of abstaining for the shakes to go away. One of many reasons I will not return to drinking. It wreaks havoc on your entire system. Keep in mind I didn't always have this ..it snuck up after years of drinking. Age varies. I was lucky it didn't continue.

dancook99

good to hear it went away for you.

Fandy

think of it as a sign that you need to quit. you don't say how much or for how long you've been drinking but if you are getting the shakes and feel tremendous anxiety, have trouble sleeping (not to be confused with passing out) and a miriad of other problems, most likely the booze is causing it.

alcohol robs your body...tell your doctor the truth and let them help you stop safely. don't wait and ponder this one, act now.

my hands used to shake so bad i couldn't eat soup or sign for my confidential office mail...when people commented, i would blame my "coffee".

my shaking stopped too as did my acid reflux, i have not needed Nexxium or Prylosec in almost 10 days now.

ImReadyToQuit

I'd venture to guess this isn't your only medical problem..

Quit now... Why waste time trying to moderate?

RV GTO

I share Fandy's experience, couldn't write, couldn't hold a fork or spoon to eat, and blamed too much coffee when anybody noticed. Also noticed that each time I tried to quit, the shakes lasted longer and longer (kindling). Not fun, but it went away completely after about 10 days.

CarolD

Please do ask your doctor...and be honest about your drinking.
then the proper test can be done to determine what
is necessary for healing.

Social drinking? that is not going to improve a darn thing.
Nerve damage or not....drinking damages all your body and brain.

Fandy

I don't know your age or the extent of your drinking, but I think you will have a good chance of stopping the shaking if you stop drinking.

dancook99

Some stories to open the eyes for sure. Ive written a little thread in the newcomers forum if you wanna read. I think it really is time to quit.

Yeah i agree Fandy, CarolD ill go, it wont be the first time

dancook99

Im 25, drunk for 6 years. Small fry compared to some here, but enough to notice a downturn.

AA4life

Once you have shown that you are a problem drinker you can kiss long term control and social drinking out the window. Social drinking, and trying to control will just lead you back to where you are now. I tried that for years but to no avail. 100% abstinence is the best solution I have found.

Dee74

Any shaking tremors really needs a Dr to look at it, IMO, Dan.

And don't worry about comparing yourself to others...regardless of how long or how much or what we drank, we all ended up in the same dark place

D

Fandy

in a sense think of yourself as WISE to recognise the problem at age 25....i waited until i was passt 50.

you are a young, strong person and your damage is not as long term as mine was. you have an excellent chance to live a wonderful life, fulfilled with accomplishing so much!!!

please believe me when i tell you that alcohol can rob you blind and take everything you really want.

i'll go to the other thread to read your postings.

dancook99

Thank you Fandy!

Is the shakes common to alcoholics?

johnnyreb

It's a very common alcohol withdrawal symptom.

dbearw

I had alcoholic shakes at 26. They got better when I abstained, but I'll still get them if my blood sugar gets too low. Go to the Dr. and be honest!!