Trembling/not able to stand still

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What could this be? When I try to stand still I get trembling, mostly in thighs but also arms, seems to start in lower back. it stops when I sit down. It’s uncomfortable.

I noticed it when having a mammogram about 2 years ago, now I have to sit for one. I can’t stand in church, meetings at work without it kicking off. Standing on a 6 minute tube journey left me really shaking this week.

I’m busy, I don’t often stand still, I’ve just noticed/realised that I’ve subconsciously started leaning on things, kitchen counter when cooking, the wall when showering. When queuing I’m moving about to stop it.

Have you consulted your gp?

It came up when I had gp appointment about mammogram results, as I had to go in for for further treatment (all clear, signed off after). GP wasn’t concerned about trembling then. It’s lately that it’s more a concern.

Go back and ask again.

It sounds like you have developed a tremor. Attached are types of tremor, although only a doctor can diagnose.

It may well be treatable and not anything sinister. Give your doctor as much info as you can, including an outline of when and how often you experience the temor, and any other symptoms x

Types of tremor

Thank you replying. I will contact GP again. Im worried and in denial. was hoping someone might pop up and say they had similar and it was nothing to worry about.

I’m 46, I think I’m reasonable healthy, average BMI (bit chunky but not fat, size 14/16), tall, non smoker. I used to be more active but now only work from home. Have young children, it worries me that it might be serious. I adore my family

I'd go and see the go if possible. My dad has similar traits and has Parkinsons.

Both my dds, though only one has been diagnosed, has essential tremors and they are 22 and 25. My yd, who has been diagnosed, takes beta blockers for it which really helps. On bad days she has a shot of rum which helps. She doesn't drink as she takes lots of medication for other conditions, but the one shot helps when the beta blockers aren't as much as they usually do

Please don't bottle this up and worry alone. Getting some sort of diagnosis can result in treatment to improve your symptoms and prevent them getting worse.

The most common diagnosis is Essential Tremor as mentioned above.
It's treatable/ can be improved greatly by medication, sometimes an injection into nerve or muscle and by following a treatment plan.

You've already had some basic checks (?) from your gp which I assume ruled out the most worrying causes.

Some tremors are really common and normal, sometimes brought on by stress, anxiety, fatigue or a side effect of other medications so try not to panic.