The shakes??

countrydarling1
countrydarling1 Posts: 386 Member
edited September 2024 in Chit-Chat
From Time to time i get the shakes. What causes this?? can it be a sign of dehydration or need a snack? Anybody have this happen to them. i was just sitting at my computer for a few minutes & io started getting shaky n my hands & it travels thru my hole body, makes me feel like a weak shaky feeling.

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  • DanaKinzer
    DanaKinzer Posts: 72
    Is it just a shiver that lasts a few seconds, or lasts longer? For me, when I start shaking, I know my blood sugar has dropped dramatically and I need to eat something. I keep peanut butter crackers on hand for times like that.
  • KourtneyP83
    KourtneyP83 Posts: 319
    I was thinking low blood sugar maybe? Does it usually happen when you haven't eaten in a while?
  • stormieweather
    stormieweather Posts: 2,549 Member
    That happens to me when my blood sugar drops. It happens when I've eaten something liquidy sweet an hour or two earlier (like syrup) or when I've skipped meals and gone too long without food.

    Have you had your blood glucose levels checked by your doctor? You may want to have that done, as out of control insulin can wreak havoc on weight gain/loss. Controlling insulin is very important to controlling your weight.

    Good luck!
  • deadstarsunburn
    deadstarsunburn Posts: 1,337 Member
    That happens to me when I don't eat for while. Really make sure you are eating QUALITY foods lots of veggies and lean meats so you can fuel your body properly. =]
  • lou693
    lou693 Posts: 17
    i dnt get shakes but i so so hope your ok now !!!
  • countrydarling1
    countrydarling1 Posts: 386 Member
    Thanks! Ive beeto the dr & they said my gluclose was right where it should be & have takin my levels at a friends who has diabetes & its always been normal, i thought that is whats happenening. I ate walmart brand honey nut cheerios @ about 8 this morning & got the shakes about 10:55 am. after i drank some water, ate a PBJ & a few mini reeses i was fine. oh & took a nap w my little 1! its just crazy how it comes up so fast! I do have PCOS which sdrews w how ur body uses my bodies insulin, wonder if thats what it could be?
  • HollyTsiaussis
    HollyTsiaussis Posts: 415 Member
    It's probably the PCOS. You should keep some whole-grain crackers on hand for when you start feeling shaky. You could even top them with a reduced-fat peanut butter.
  • countrydarling1
    countrydarling1 Posts: 386 Member
    Thanks! Ive beeto the dr & they said my gluclose was right where it should be & have takin my levels at a friends who has diabetes & its always been normal, i thought that is whats happenening. I ate walmart brand honey nut cheerios @ about 8 this morning & got the shakes about 10:55 am. after i drank some water, ate a PBJ & a few mini reeses i was fine. oh & took a nap w my little 1! its just crazy how it comes up so fast! I do have PCOS which sdrews w how ur body uses my bodies insulin, wonder if thats what it could be?
    please ignore my major typos lol!
  • sweetsapphire85
    sweetsapphire85 Posts: 386
    I'm hypoglycemic and get that. Usually happens 3 hours after you eat on average. Normal blood sugar should be around 90-100 depending on the type of meter you are measuring by. I get the shakes if it goes into the 70's, anxiety attacks and blurry vision in the 60's etc. Right before I was diagnosed I passed out in the kitchen and had a seizure from it. When you feel that again ask to borrow your friends glucose meter. I had to do a 5 hour glucose test to be diagnosed. But it will cause setbacks with your weight if you aren't careful.

    Best bet I've found is a few lifesavers if your in a pinch (don't advise it as you will have another crash in a few hours) but protein is your best bet so about 100 calories of natural (unsalted) almonds has been my life saver.
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