2. Severe Shaking: The Uncontrollable Tremor
The second signal that a thyroid storm may be at hand is a severe, uncontrollable shaking or tremor. Your hands and fingers betray you, quivering as if chilled by an unseen cold, yet this is no ordinary shiver—it’s a relentless shake that’s hard to quell.
In the thick of this symptom, simple tasks become Herculean efforts. Holding a glass of water? It’s like clutching a fish wriggling to escape. Typing a message? The keys dance away under your jittery fingers. It’s more than an annoyance—it’s a significant disruption.
Let’s peer into why this occurs. Excess thyroid hormones stimulate your nervous system, which controls muscle movement. In a normal state, there’s a delicate balance, but in the case of a thyroid storm, this balance is thrown off kilter, causing the shakes.
The impacts of this symptom are not just physical; they spill over into your emotional state. Constant trembling can be embarrassing, frustrating, and even scary. It chips away at your sense of control, leaving you feeling vulnerable. (2)
