GI Disorder and Internal Shaking
Hi all. I'm a 21 year old South Asian female and I have been having GI issues for about five years--mainly along the lines of constipation. I do have bowel movements every day but it takes a long time & I am rarely fully cleared out. These GI issues are always accompanied by other health issues (gas, pressure in head, etc). Recently, some scary new conditions have manifested: In the past few weeks, there have been times where my heart starts beating wildly and very fast. Sometimes, when I'm tired and constipated, my entire body feels like its vibrating internally; the shakes aren't visible but it feels like all my muscles are quivering. At this point, I feel a constant shaking/quivering within my body, especially in my heart cavity.
I have had TWO EKG's and both came back normal. All lab tests for diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol, etc came back within normal limits. I am very concerned about this internal shaking. My dad says he found something about how GI disorders can impact muscoskeletal system and since the heart is a muscle, it's contracting and being affected. But I wanted to know if anyone here can help!!!!!!! If anyone knows anything at all please please please let me know!!!!!
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All the stuff you are taking it sounds like it's helping your Gallbladder..Have your doctor check for GALLSTONES, they could be the ones causing all these digestive and uncomfortable issues too..If you don't have Gallstones, ask your doctor to check your Gallbladder Function..Many South Asians do have frequent with this issue called: "Acalculous Gallbladder"....I wish you the Good Luck.🙏
Have your GALLBLADDER check for GALLSTONES..These could be the little painful problems of symptoms we all could relate to.
Have your doctor check your Gallbladder function and if you possibly have Gallstones that are causing these issues...I never had any if this in my life until I experienced my firsts Gallbladder/Gallstones Attacks ( Biliary Colic) in my life a year ago and I noticed all of these symptoms most of the people in this forum are worried, concerned about..
Thank you but my gallbladder came out 7.5 years ago.
Any thoughts on whether or not the internal tremors could be perimenopause?... hormone levels?
I'm dealing with them too.
Started with one episode in December of 2021. .. then another in January of 2022. Than an eye twitch in April of 2022. Some random shaky vision episodes ( which I still get) and now I'm have shivering, shaking and internal tremors often. Worse episodes at night. Very scary.
I have also developed anxiety that started in August 2022.
I'm a 52 yr old female... being treated for anxiety and HRT hormone replacement therapy only at this point.
My labs are also good.
I had some internal shaking ( vibrating) for months. It’s did resolve but it took about 18 mos. Big other issue was reversing hot and cold sensations ( like my hand in running water) An infectious disease doc FINALLY diagnosed it ( as it was easing) as a possible CIGUTERRA… which is a neuro toxin from fish. He advised B6 and brown rice . Gabapentin helped. Over time Ciguterra resolves.
I do not eat fish anymore!
This is a long shot for you but I thought to share in case it helps.
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1 ReactionEverything you are saying is exactly what I'm dealing with from the internal shaking to the head pressure even the ears and eye issue and it's my left side too. I haven't had a normal bowel movement in a long time I'm guessing that's linked to something. I was wondering about sibo? I wake up with the back of my neck sore alot too
I have internal vibrations from consuming sugar and caffeine. The least intake of either one sets my nerves off and it's really depressing having this as it feels like someone is having a battle in your body. I am also now feeling rather lightheaded. I refrained from most sugar and all caffeine, and it is better, but am still feeling light headed. A neurologist diagnosed me with internal tremors. The only way they can do this is to confirm you don't have Parkinson's. It's been a horrible 3 years now.
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2 ReactionsDigestive issues. Elevated enzymes in my pancreas.
Every time I eat, I start vibrating like a Tams unit on the inside. It starts at my troth and works its way down to my stomach, and then I get neuropathy in my feet. It is almost like I have Neuropathy in my stomach. My heart starts pumping in my ears, my chest starts getting tight like a panic attack, then it works its way down to my feet. I've had an endoscopy with ultrasound, A Colonoscopy. I have severe diverticulosis, but they say it is not caused by that. I need help. I can not work or even take a stand-up without getting dizzy.
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1 ReactionHello @rere1889. I am sure this is very worrisome and makes for a rather unpleasant eating experience. You will notice that I have moved your post into an existing discussion to better connect you with other members. You can find your post here:
- GI Disorder and Internal Shaking: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/gi-disorder-and-internal-shaking/
Because you mentioned elevated enzymes in your pancreas, I thought I'd share some information you may find helpful.
- Pancreatitis: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pancreatitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20360227
Do any of the causes align with you?
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