Hands shaking when I hold things
You reach for a mug and your hands shake. The cup rattles, or tea spills over the rim. Holding a pen, a fork, or a phone can make the shake stand out.
Doctors call this kind of shake a tremor. It often shows up when you hold a pose, like gripping a spoon in mid air. Stress, too much coffee, low blood sugar, and some drugs can all bring one on.
A fast thyroid is one more cause. The thyroid is a small gland in your neck that sets your body's pace. When it runs fast, you may feel warm, jumpy, or wide awake, and your heart may race.
When to see someone
See a doctor if the shake is new, worse, or in one hand only. Go soon if your heart races, you lose weight fast, your neck swells, or your eyes bulge. Chest pain, hard breathing, or a fever with a fast pulse needs same-day care.
Below is a list of remedies people have used when the thyroid runs fast. Each one has a grade for how strong the research behind it is. A high grade means more study, not a promise, so check with your doctor first.



