Okay, I know what's causing the tremors, I think

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Diabetes runs in my family. Now, if AS is associated with elevated IL-2 levels and IL-2 is capable of inducing insulin-dependent diabetes, then it's definitely a possibility that these tremors are being caused by the effects of elevated blood sugar on my CNS. ALSO, I have been eating tons of starches and sugars over the past few months, way more than I should. If I cut down on the sugars, then, hopefully the tremors will be reduced. Worth a try, anyway.

sorry,that means nothing to am,but where abouts are the tremors? if its the wrists,it could be from using the computer too much over time/RSI.
or caffeine,or medications.
am used to have very bad wrist tremors as a teenager,though had an easy blame [use of too much pc].

Well, the weird thing is that I have some level of control over them. It's more like some weird shiver, but I generally let it out by drumming my fingers vigorously in very stiff, tense motions. Sometimes it'll come out through vocalizations resembling something between a growl and a surprised whine. The thing is, though, I honestly don't think that I'm suffering any of the other symptoms of diabetes type II, which is the type that I have a familial history of. I'm just hoping that adjusting my diet will help. I really HAVE been relying too much on carbohydrates for my dietary needs lately.

By the way, I HAVE been experiencing abnormal cravings for coffee on an almost regular basis. It's coffee specifically. Other caffeinated beverages just make me feel buzzed, which, although nice sometimes, is just that: a buzz. There are supposed to be some compounds in coffee, though, that heighten the body's sensitivity to insulin. I'm not going to tell my instincts they're wrong, so I'm going to stick with the coffee but stick strictly to decaf. It is nearly as satisfying, anyway.

For good measure, I'm going to FINALLY get my silly ass tested for the illness.

Both under and over-active thyroid can cause tremors too, get that checked at the same time! It's an insidious problem in that it often goes undetected for years... the symptoms can be really vague that they don't get connected.

No, man, I can actually feel it. It's like my nerves are overcharged to the point that they're going to explode. I'm telling you, this is not Tourette's. It's like I'm being overloaded.

Grff,

I think you are barking up the wrong tree 100%. Interestingly, the diabetes in my family is on the side I doubt any autism/as came from. And I am not diabetic.

If you're worried about diabetes, then definitely see a doctor and get tested. It is a very simple, inexpensive test to check to see whether your blood sugar is high.

Low levels of magnesium (which may be low normal on blood tests) is one possible cause of tremors and can be treated easily with magnesium supplements.