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What Causes Body Shaking When Suffering From Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

A friend of mine was beaten severely as a child. Ever since, he has "shakes" that he gets intermittently. He's had these shakes for about 16 years. What could be the cause of these shakes? My initial thought was a subdural hematoma...how long can a person live with a subdural hematoma?
Tue, 5 Aug 2014
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Thanks for using health care magic.

Although subdural hematoma can be cause of tremor but the tremors are continuous unlike your friends problem.
Intermittent tremor in a patent with PTSD is more likely due to emotional arousal and flashbacks. They continue to persist life long if not treated either by medication or psychotherapy.

So at this I advice you to see a psychiatrist or psychologist for assessment of problem and get required prescription.

'Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help".
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What Causes Body Shaking When Suffering From Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

Dear User, Thanks for using health care magic. Although subdural hematoma can be cause of tremor but the tremors are continuous unlike your friends problem. Intermittent tremor in a patent with PTSD is more likely due to emotional arousal and flashbacks. They continue to persist life long if not treated either by medication or psychotherapy. So at this I advice you to see a psychiatrist or psychologist for assessment of problem and get required prescription. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help . Thanks