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What Causes Sudden Tremors In The Body?

Last night while I was preparing dinner, I suddenly began to shake all over. I continued to complete the preparations in between sitting and resting with my head back. While I didn t feel particularly stressed prior to this during the day, I took a 10 mg. Lexapro tablet thinking it might help. I was able to finish preparing the meal and to eat dinner. I did not share what was happening with my husband. I did have an acute ischemic stroke about almost 2 years ago which was much more violent than the shaking I experienced last night. I had a head on collision in October 2015 with some back and neck injuries, but nothing real serious. However, I was diagnosed by a neurologist with PTSD. Just had my 1 year check up with him in March and everything seemed fine though I am struggling with side effects of the PTSD. I have had one other incident like this shaking when I was taking a shower in Dec. 2015. What do you think may have caused the uncontrollable shaking in my body. When I saw the neurologist in March, he detected a slight tremor in my head which I was not aware I had.
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1. since there is history pf PTSD [post traumatic stress disorder] thus 'Anxiety' could be the most common cause of your shaking/tremor [like sudden anger, difficulty concentration, lack of sleep, being overly alert] but check with a Medical Specialist to exclude other causes like: Anemia, Hyperthyroidism, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy [LVH], and Arrythmia

2. If general physical examination comes out to be normal, it could be due to anxiety and will respond o tranquilisers and beta blockers, and if no response to treatment then check with:

- serum T3,T4,TSH
- ECG & Holter monitor test
- Fasting blood sugar
- C.T. Head to exclude parkinsonism or any Neurological Deficicit.

3. Avoid excess of tea/coffee
. Avoid alcohol & Smoking
. Avoid Mental Strain
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What Causes Sudden Tremors In The Body?

** Thanks for contacting with your health query. 1. since there is history pf PTSD [post traumatic stress disorder] thus Anxiety could be the most common cause of your shaking/tremor [like sudden anger, difficulty concentration, lack of sleep, being overly alert] but check with a Medical Specialist to exclude other causes like: Anemia, Hyperthyroidism, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy [LVH], and Arrythmia 2. If general physical examination comes out to be normal, it could be due to anxiety and will respond o tranquilisers and beta blockers, and if no response to treatment then check with: - serum T3,T4,TSH - ECG & Holter monitor test - Fasting blood sugar - C.T. Head to exclude parkinsonism or any Neurological Deficicit. 3. Avoid excess of tea/coffee . Avoid alcohol & Smoking . Avoid Mental Strain