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What Causes Shaking In Leg And Hands?

Posted on Wed, 9 Jul 2014

Question: Iam wondering what C02 in my blood work means
My hands have been shaky for 2-3 months, and getting worse.
Today my legs are shaking and I couldn't fix my hair or used my electric toothbrush.
I have gone from 160 toto 138., because i don't feel like eating.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Your full lab reports are needed...

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

Can you please provide the report of your blood work, so I can analyze them myself before running into final conclusions?

CO2 means the levels of carbon dioxide in your blood.

Low levels of lithium are associated with tremor. However, other neurological problems should be ruled out first (like essential tremor or other tremor-like pathologies).

Looking forward to have your lab reports in!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (6 hours later)

You asked me to send my blood work,, I will copy it.
MCV` 102
Lymphocytes 103
Cholesterol 227
Cholhdl ratio 148
Alk Phos 178
Glucose 104
Ast 52

I had new bloodwork on Friday. When i receive it, I will send it. I am currently taking Lithium. I amshakinng a little more each day. I am very tired and feel sick to my stomach.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (4 days later)

Brief Answer:
Normal lab results...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Thank you for providing your lab results. They seem within normal range to my judgment.

Shaking more each day might be related to stomach upset, most probably due to medications you are taking. You can discuss it further with your doctor about this when getting your new blood work.

Looking forward to have the new blood work results in!
Dr.Klerida

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar