To: cprghost - This sounds like a condition that is rather common, but not many seem to know about it. I have it and it's called Benign Essential Tremors or Essential Tremors. My hands shake all the time (especially when holding something). This is a neurological condition and can bring on "tremor attacks" especially when one is extremely nervous, or sometimes for no apparent reason it may happen. They last about 10 minutes and your head and whole body may shake uncontrollably and it's hard to speak because of the trembling and effect on the nervous system.

If you've noticed any of your older relative that's hands tremble a lot (when holding a cup of coffee, etc.), you probably inherited it like I did from my father and my grandfather. Incidentally, there are medications for Essential Tremors that work quite well (should you want to look into it). With age, the trembling does get more pronounced, but nothing debilitating.

I hope this info helps somebody. If it does, please let me know.