What does it mean when you have the shakes while being pregnant?

Question

I am 16 weeks pregnant and a once and a while I get the shakes, is that normal? I am exhausted so I try to lie down and relax but I still feel like I am shaking and my whole body feels weak. I try to drink a lot of water and take my vitamins and such but is it bad to feel this way? I also have been getting a lot of cramps like when I wake up and then I get shakes and the feeling like I am going to pass out. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Low Blood sugar.

Answer 2

it sounds like hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) have you been tested for gestational diabetes. tell your gyn

Answer 3

Is your blood sugar low?

Hypoglycemia is common when when you are pregnant. Talk to your doctor!

Answer 4

I would definitely mention it at your next doctors appointment. You may have gestational diabetes which isn't uncommon a lot of people get it when becoming pregnant. Make sure soon as you get up eat, and make sure your eating even little snakes throughout the day. You may be getting shakes from not eating enough.

Answer 5

Low blood sugar, You really  need to talk to your doctor about this.  

Answer 6

probably low blood pressure, try eating something or mention this to your doctor

Answer 7

call your doctor and try some juice  

Answer 8

It sounds like you are low on your sugars. You should try eating a candy bar or drinking a glass of orange juice with a teaspoon of sugar and just relax and take it easy until it goes away. But you should really consult with your Dr about this. They will need to know for sure or not if it is your sugar levels or something else.

Answer 9

I would go to the doctors or call the local er clinc pronto now you may it may be fatige on your mucles and they may be trying to contract and expand but it doesnt sound normal call a clinc