My Brother One Moment Is Shivering Next Not. Has Arm

Posted on Wed, 1 May 2019

Question: My brother one moment is shivering next not. Has arm pain. Jaw pain. Full body shakes. I don't know what to do to help. Hes been to er and came back normal.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Advice on how to relieve the symptoms are explained below in details.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I understand your concern.

There are many medical conditions that can cause body shaking.

I would need more information to help me through the diagnosis.

What tests has your brother done? Can you upload/attach these test reports so I can review them?

Does he have any other symptoms?

Is he taking any medications currently?

Do you have any other member in the family with Parkinson's disease?

Meanwhile, I suggest him to take an over the counter option such as Baclofen to relieve the pain.

I also recommend taking a magnesium supplement to relax the muscles.

I suggest eating foods high in fiber and drink plenty of fluids.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (1 hour later)

Ibrofen Motrin been prescribed. Hospital tests have come back normal. I don't know what else. He has chest pressure and balance issues. And pain of burning in legs and face.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Probably the symptoms are related to anxiety or stress.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

The symptoms of your brother seem to be related to anxiety.

Anxiety or stress can result in various changes in the body, including body tremor or muscle ache.

I suggest to give him Baclofen three tablets a day to relieve the pain.

I also recommend him to take a magnesium supplement.

I recommend to drink liquid and eat a healthy diet.

I also recommend to manage stress on the daily basis.

Feel free to contact me again for further clarification.

Take care dear,

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (6 hours later)

Suggestions on stress / anxiety manage? How?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestions on stress management explained below in detail.

Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,

There are many suggestions that I can give for stress management.

First of all, it is very important to eat a well-balanced diet and exercise regularly.

I also recommend practicing relaxation techniques such as meditation or yoga.

I suggest herbal remedies such as chamomile tea or Valerian and Lavender tea.

If these suggestions do not help I may recommend tranquilizers such as Xanax.

These medications are prescription based only in the short term.

Hope my answer was helpful.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad