
What Causes Body Tremors And Muscle Stiffness While On Seroquel?

Question: I will start out that I have been an insulin dependant diabetic since the age of two and am now 31. I was diagnosed with mild neuropathy about 4 years ago. I take seroquel and Wellbutrin along with xannax for anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. About two years ago (while only on xannax to sleep at night,) I noticed that I shake, or tremor with simple tasks. It really became apparent whilst trying to do simple tasks while in a more relaxed state, such as calming at night. It became more embarrassing when others began to notice and ask why I'm shaking. When I physically try to maneuver it is less noticeable. But when I try
To settle and relax at night, I find that my pointer finger and thumb run together as if I'm polishing a coin. My upper lip purses on its own as my bottom jaw rotates as a horse eating hay. It's annoying because it gets worse as I relax and I have no control over it. It has proven to be a daunting task just to write or fill out paperwork as my handwriting is getting very small. I don't know if it's related but I've also been experiencing muscle stiffness almost like when I was younger and had ketones but I keep my blood sugar in control and my HA1C stays around 8.
To settle and relax at night, I find that my pointer finger and thumb run together as if I'm polishing a coin. My upper lip purses on its own as my bottom jaw rotates as a horse eating hay. It's annoying because it gets worse as I relax and I have no control over it. It has proven to be a daunting task just to write or fill out paperwork as my handwriting is getting very small. I don't know if it's related but I've also been experiencing muscle stiffness almost like when I was younger and had ketones but I keep my blood sugar in control and my HA1C stays around 8.
Brief Answer:
Drug induced symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Good day
Noted your concern and I am sorry to hear it. It appears like you have drug induced extra pyramidal symptoms. The tremors, jaw movements etc are very typical of it. You must discuss with your psychiatrist and they may change the drugs or add another drug to counter these symptoms.Please stay relaxed. Anxiety can worsen these symptoms.
Regards
Binu
Drug induced symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Good day
Noted your concern and I am sorry to hear it. It appears like you have drug induced extra pyramidal symptoms. The tremors, jaw movements etc are very typical of it. You must discuss with your psychiatrist and they may change the drugs or add another drug to counter these symptoms.Please stay relaxed. Anxiety can worsen these symptoms.
Regards
Binu
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