Apr 21, 2025

N. Lothungbeni Humtsoe

10 Reasons Of Leg Shaking

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  • Tremor: A muscle contraction that pulses or spasms out of control.
  • Tardive dyskinesia: A medication for a mental health condition which could cause uncontrolled movements throughout the body.

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  • Anxiety: Can cause temporary shaking when your body enters into fight-or-flight state as a stress response. 
  • RLS: It is also known as Restless Legs Syndrome, where an individual experiences an uncontrollable urge to move their legs, often leading to involuntary shaking.

 

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  • Stimulant drugs: Medications like Adderall and Ritalin can speed activity in your nervous system, causing tremors in legs, hands, or feet. 
  • Neuropathy: You may experience tingling or pain in the feet if you have nerve damage.

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  • Alcohol: Misuse of alcohol and withdrawals can also cause tremors.
  • Hyperthyroidism: An overactive thyroid can also cause leg shaking.

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  • Dementia: People with dementia can experience tremors.
  • Parkinson’s disease: A nervous system condition, a person with Parkinson's may develop shaking that affects the legs.

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