Posted by Butch on July 22, 2002, at 12:12:24
In reply to Re: Need to take meds earlier than usual?, posted by katekite on July 20, 2002, at 12:52:24
> Can you say what you mean by 'shakes'? Here on this site we get a lot of different kinds of shakes, LOL. -- kate
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> Lots of things change as we fall asleep. Even body temperature falls a litte, probably changing enzyme activities, and blood med concentrations, etc.
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> Do you find if you take a nap in the late afternoon do you get the shakes then? Is it specific to starting to sleep or specific to late night-time, or both?
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> kateActually, sleep does seem to be a factor. When I wake in the mornings I have to lie down for about 30 minutes before I "calm down." The same seems to occur if I take naps.
The shakes vary from small muscle spasms in my arm to half second LOC or what I like to call a "petit mal" [knees buckle, I "awake" and if lucky catch myself before I hit the floor or tumble down stairs - I have developed a real affection for single level houses :)
The shakes can progress to violent shakes of my head and more violent muscle spasms. They can be a precursor to grand mals which, thankfully, are rare - the violent shakes are not as rare as I would like.
The most recent developement and the reason for my post has been the need to take my night meds hours before my bedtime and staying clam for a half hour after. Sort of a reverse morning affect.
If I don't I have a progression of the minor to nasty shakes.Very weird.
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