Buzzing from laptop

[Curls]

I have a desktop, but recently got a laptop so I could keep my legs up.  I'm having two problems.  

First the new "brightscreen" technology gives me eyes a headache.  I'd found that with all laptops when I tried buying one a couple years ago since they've switched from regular LCDs.

Second, I'm getting a buzzing, electrical sensation from it.  I feel it in my arms, and legs, and then it spreads to my neck, etc..  It doesn't feel healthy to be near this.  I have heard of sensitivity to electricty from cfs - but it's the first I've directly experienced it.  It's not the fan, or heat, or harddrive.  A friend sent me a catalog of products to help, I have yet to go through...

Any one else, any comments?

[Curls]

Brandy - I know now exactly what vibration feeling you're talking about, that i get sometimes.  I think it's that the muscles are weak/fatigued and the latic acid builds up, so they tend to shake like a body builders.  It's not quite that, but in that family...  It would be funny and make me laugh if it wasn't so odd feeling.

SFbay - I do like the older macs much better than pc laptops, vision-wise.  (At the time I was shopping I hadn't noticed the buzz.  Actually I had but was overwhelmed enough that it didn't register in my mind.)  My brother in law is a mac enthusiast and expert.  As an ex-programmer, I've got to agree with him.  MS (microsoft) makes me crazy.  I'm not as sure with the newer macs vision-wise, and opted for a desktop (actually bought one and swapped with my mom's since I knew her's was fine with me).  I got this pc because it was heavy discounted and my dad had already bought it.  And it was a 2nd computer so I didn't have to count on it.  I may need to go back to mac shopping - especially now that they run windows stuff.  Can't express how frustrated I get with Win & MS...and the Vista on this...  With each release of Windows I feel like someone is ADD and just rearranging their desk, instead of improving function.  (There's so much they could do.)

UK2 - I bet the electric blanket buzz is the same thing!  The CFS nerves are just not normal.  I also pick up on a very low sound vibration that thankfully my doctor didn't laugh at me, and finally had another patient complain of the same thing.  There's a formal name for it that a neurologist labeled it with.  Well, if you come to some realzation over the blanket buzz, or knowledge on it - let me know.  The buzzing sounds the same as Brandy's and mine vibrator one.  I've had that one on the end of the nose - distracting.  There was a post a while ago about jerking.  I didn't have much to add, but some people had some real knowledge and insights....  

Aren't we an eclectic bunch of buzzying nerveous system symptoms?  Thanks for answering all!

[uk2]

Hi,

I've thought alot about your buzzing thing and i'm sure i get a simular thing from my electric blanket i know that sounds mad, but as i lay there at night i can feel it, and i dont get it with the electric blanket off, maybe its the heat?

I've also had the buzzing in my hips,legs and other places, i have a tingling at the end of my nose today which is very annoying.

Does CFS cause jerking of the body and limbs? as i get that alot.

Hope you are well.

Samantha

[BrandyF]

hi, i'm not really sure how to describe it. i've only had it for the past few days.ya know if you have a cell phone on vibrate in you pocket? thats kinda what it feels like,i've had this feeling in my hips & legs a few times in the past 3 or 4 days. it's a strange feeling for sur! it doesn't hurt, just strange! wish'n u the best!!

[sfbaygirl]

I couldn't sit for a desktop for long and have used my Mac laptops for years. Perhaps it's a PC vs. Mac problem...LOL kidding of course.  Sorry you are dealing with this.

Sometimes I use sunglasses in the house, as I am prone to migraines. Maybe that will help.  

Today I have numb fingers and toes and have noticed that my fingers have swelled. My wedding ring was so loose from losing so much weight from pain that I was going to have it sized again.  Today it is not twirling around and seems to fit perfectly.  Is this normal?

[Curls]

Hi Brandy!  I've had buzzing sensations as part of the cfs.  It's common.  This is different - it's clearly electrical (or chemical?) from the computer.  Can you describe your buzzing more/better?

Thanks for answering : )!  I hope you are having a good day.

[BrandyF]

hello, i've felt a buzzing sensation like this in my butt & my legs 2 or 3 times in the past couple of days. its a really strange feeling, i have no idea what its from!