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carol366

Apr 12, 2011

I started having these strange cell phone vibrating sensations in my left foot the same day (4 days ago) I started taking Simvastatin (Zocor) which was prescribed by my cardiologist for cholesterol. I am a 51 year old female, diabetic (on low dose med/pill) have mvp, arthritis in knees (take Nabumetone) kidney issues/stones, infections, hypertension (Benicar, Toprol & Lisinopril). And because that just isn't enough pills to swallow in one day, I also take an 81 mg aspirin and 2000 IU of Vitamin D daily. Curious and concerned (because of the diabetes) if there was any connection between the new medication and the "sensation" I called the cardiologist and he said that the new medication is not the cause but gave me no further information. Spoke to my sister tonight and she brought this website up on the computer. There has been some stress in my life but not what I consider alot lately, no back issues, may have some arthritis in hip, not diagnosed.

alijs

Apr 15, 2011

To: vibration in foot & acute pain

Over the last 2 years pain in my right ankle/foot has become increasingly painful, pain is becoming unbearable, although pain levels can vary during the day, no pain when I am in bed. I need crutches to walk most of the time and walking on uneven ground or ground sloping away from my foot is extremely painful.
Case notes
• I had a torn ligament, and thus had an operation on my right ankle approx 11 years ago to form a new ligament
• I have a Morton’s neuroma in both feet.
• My right foot had a neuroma removed about 8 years ago, along with some small ones.
• My toe next to the big toe has developed into a hammer toe in the last couple of weeks
• I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease 6 years ago
No pain when Im in bed, pain levels vary during the day and day to day
My Parkinson’s consultant thinks there could be a dystonia connection with my foot problem, I had botox injections in the calf which did not work, since a change in my Parkinson's medication I no longer get cramping of toes,
My Orthopedic consultant injected steroids/anaesthetic into the ankle directly 2ce last year. The first time worked for a few weeks, second time appeared not to make much difference, he wants to do it again as he says there is nothing further he can do. I wore a cast for 6 months last year, there were improvements but within a few months as bad as ever.
Symptoms
• swelling of the ankle and foot
• under the arch extremely is painful when putting the foot flat to the floor, thus compensating by weighting the outside of the foot
• Vibration/buzzing and areas of numbness/difference in sensation
Points of pain are:
• under the arch of the foot (hurts when pressed, sometimes little nodules can be felt)
• below the inside ankle joint,
• all along the outside of foot,
• between toe joints (Morton’s Neuromas)
• toe joints (two toes next to big toe)
• The pain can at times go up through the knee into the hip joint although this is not constant.
• sometimes extremely sensitive to touch under the arch of the foot
I used to love walking and now even walking round the house is painful any advice will be taken on board - PLEASE HELP as I am getting desperate as pain levels can get unbearable

Lucy4550

Apr 15, 2011

To: carol366

Don't worry about the vibration. No one knows what causes it. I don't have any health problems such as back, hip, or nerve trouble. I had it off and on for about a month and then it stopped. I'm sure it will come back. It's the weirdest sensation but nothing to worry about. I take zocor as well. I went of it when I had the vibration and it didn't go away so I went back on it.

KAJS

Apr 18, 2011

To: All

I'm relieved to see that I'm not the only one experiencing this vibrating. It started this past weekend. I kept reaching for my cell thinking it was vibrating. Well this morning I notice the vibrating was coming from the bottom of my left heel with intervals of 5 seconds. There's no pain. I'm a female 45 years old. Work out at least 3 - 5 days a week. Not sure why this is happening to me or what it is. HELP!

Chirper

Apr 18, 2011

To: All

This vibration feeling started in my foot a few years ago. I saw a neurologist and a back doctor. A nerve conduction study was done and then xrays. No explanation. I was glad it wasn't serious. Then, about a year and a half ago, I saw an endocrinologist when I complained to my gynecologist about feeling tired and very unfocused, etc. etc. I have a fantastic endocrinologist that spotted the problem. Put me on Synthroid, Vitamin B-12 injections, and Vitamin D. My problem quickly disappeared. About a month ago, he scaled back the vitamins and now, voila, symptoms have reappeared. I suspect it has something to do with the B-12 as I feel very tired again. Yes, I had a bulging disc in my neck that I got over a year ago but I really don't think this has to do with that (since I didn't have the problem for a year). I do think it's a vitamin issue.

rosalee59

Apr 19, 2011

To: ALL

hI folks, this is comment is extra to others in that I am sure there are physical disorders and explanations for buzzing/tingling. For me, I absolutely know that it is somewhat different, it is me becoming somewhat in a more heightened PSYCHIC state. It is not all the time but on occasions when I seem to move naturally into a raised level of consciousness/awareness. I know very little about the whys and wherefores - but feel it is linked to chakra theory and what the feet symbolise in the sense of 'earthing' you. I offer this to you as another possibility. Please do not shoot me down. My name is ros.

tm777

May 05, 2011

To: reader

I am a 25 year old female. I have also been experiencing feet vibration. It does not hurt, but before the vibration i had weird sensations in my foot with pain. I feel terrible overall..headaches, tiredness, dizzyness, hair loss, weight gain although i exercise and eat subway everday. Can't seem to get any answers from doctors...makes me wonder how long will I deal with this before they figure out the problem.

Jigneish

May 05, 2011

To: All

wow, am i glad i found this. (although only slightly disappointing that not one of us has a solid answer) Interesting to read the vitamin comments. I have been noticing this exact same sensations in my feet. I thought it was all the electrical cords around my desk, then i realized it was happening in every room..and then even when i was standing outside. It got me a little worried but I am glad that it does not seem to be so serious.

It would be interesting to hear from the people who wrote on here back in 2008 to see how their symptoms evolved or if it eventually will disappear.

Its so frustrating that we have no solid answers.

Im 29 Yrs, Male 6ft 2"
A little over weight (i go up and down , normally sit at 200lbs currently 228)
2010 Was a very stressful year (the worst to date so far, only since my Father and Uncle passed)
I just started drinking coffee over the past 3 months - Never touched it before this.
Had back problems after a Rugby injury at age 19. After MRI, CAT, X-Ray and then Finally a Bone scan (which found problem) - I was diagnosed with a benign Bone Tumor on my 6th Vertebrae and was told never to play contact sport again. The pain and muscle spasms stopped after about 3 years and i have not really had any problems since. No idea if the vibration in feet are related to this.
I also have really bad stomach problems. Endoscopy and Colonoscopy found small hiatal hernia back in 2009.

Just listing all the problems i can think of in case there is any common ones amongst us.

Would be REALLY nice to hear from anyone who has solid info on what this is?

nervousinnj0

May 12, 2011

To: All

I have recently developed this buzzing/cat purr every few seconds in my right foot. It started yesterday morning and it hasn't stopped. I had stopped taking my vitamins because I was on Levaquin for an ear infection.Now I wonder if the vibrations started due to not having calcium, magnesium, D and B12 for almost 10 days. My stress level and anxiety have been high due to this persistant ear pain. I had BFS a few months ago, but it went away after starting the vitamins. This vibrating is different from BFS. I saw a neurologist due to the BFS a few month's ago and he said it was anxiety. All moral support out there is greatly appreciated.
Nervous in NJ

Dana011

May 13, 2011

To: All

This started for me yesterday as well same deal thought something was going on through the floor until I realised it was coming from the heel of my right foot, vibrating at the same rate as a pulse. It kept up all day and then I read this page and saw I was not the only one! What I did that night was lay down on the ground on my back and put my legs up against a wall for about half an hour and and lifted up my behind as well so that all the blood rushed out of my legs and then I massaged my foot, ankle and calf with super strength tiger balm and put a hot water bottle on my feet to fall asleep and concentrated on it just not being there anymore and when I woke up it was gone. Thankfully!

annzea

May 20, 2011

To: Tami

I’ve notice this vibration in my left foot for a few days now. Prior to this a week ago I had pain and swelling in my ankle. I chalked it up to my tennis shoes back side pressing on my nerve right below ankle bone. Now I am thinking the vibration sensation is due to nerve damage…
Now the metaphysical side of me suspected that I am picking up the vibration from the earth’s poles shifting. Maybe we are all taping into some great event fixing to take place. Just as animal are so in tune to nature they listen to their bodies for signs. Example they flee to a safer area on earth quacks, tornados, tsunamis etc.

cmhad

May 24, 2011

To: All

Hey all,

I am a 33 yo male, in good health.

For me, for about a month or so I had a strange sensation just walking. My legs felt heavy but I just thought I was tired and wasn't getting enough sleep. I was feeling very anxious at the moment as well so I chalked it up to that.

After a few months, without much thought I had some tingling in my toes that eventually moved into my feet, changed into vibrations, rode up slowly over days into my ankles then up into my legs. Vibrations just like we all describe, somewhat regular with a pulse.

After several doctor visits and a CT scan, it turns out that I have Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (a narrower than usual spinal canal) that was then complicated by two herniated discs in my lumbar.

I have been prescribed physical therapy and anti-inflammatories. It has been about two months now. Not easy to deal with but I have NO PAIN and the PT + meds are helping. Go get checked out. :)

Good luck and feel better, everyone.

Chris

Frogkissinglady

Jun 02, 2011

To: All

another foot vibrator here...mine is in my left foot only....health history is I have bone spurs and arthritis in my left knee. As such, I feel down some concrete steps at my apartment complex and landed on my left side. ER said I pushed my left hip bone into my pelvic bone and pinched my sciatic nerve. I have the feeling similar to hitting your funny bone on your elbow, but it runs up and down my left leg and then to my left foot. Yesterday while sitting at my son's doctors, I reached down to the floor 5 times thinking my cell phone was vibrating but it was my foot. With no insurance, I can't get to a doctor for me to have anything done about this....so any helpful remedies would be wonderful please.

PatCouto

Jun 22, 2011

To: all

Here we go... I joined few days ago this "foot vibration club". Nice seeing so many people with the same aspect experienced in boddy!! Mine is just on right foot, fix intervals, few seconds duration, but all day long. It started when I was meditating and today it turned like all the time repeating this "morse code" in my right foot. I associate this with the everyday meditation powerfull practices i started few months ago. We have chakras all over the body, and one for each foot. So for me, that's it. I used to have low back pain, but it disappeared somewhere in this months of meditation practice. I am a Deeksha Giver (www.onenessunversity.org), and the energy is to improve human consciousness, but while doing this, it also brings healing to the body. I also relate the vibration to some change in the body, that triggered the foot chakra. Since I feel completely fine and happy, this maybe simply a nice Divine tikle... :-) Success to all.

nuorigin

Jun 27, 2011

To: all

A few days ago, I felt the same sensation. In my left foot only, a vibration in intervals lasting about one second with a second in between. I'm a sound engineer, and was working so I just figured it was coming from the speakers. When I got home, I noticed it was still there, so I asked my daughter "you don't feel that?" I just couldn't imagine my body putting out a vibration in almost perfect intervals like that, but not timed with my heartbeat.

I just recently started back at the gym a minimum of four days a week, so that might have something to do with it. I'm also over weight, but have only lost a couple of pounds since restarting my workout routine. I hate going to the doctor but it might be time.

DaniChic

Jun 28, 2011

To: all

I have read every post on the forum and there is no answer as to what the "buzz" or "cell phone" ring is. I agree its all crazy but I don't have any of the called out prior symptoms. Please some of you tell me what you have found. I do eat a well balanced diet with excercise, 119lb, 5'4 female. The damn vibration in my left pinkie toe area is driving me crazy. I would go to the dr but without insurance in the US it will cost close to a fortune. If it's just
B vitamins are the answer, not so sure; I ingest organically plenty. And since they are water soluble... I eat it every day, so I'm thinking that's not really it. Hopefully a stressed nerve in part by a little too much yoga. Ha, I hope to hear from anyone if they have an answer as to what it is. Or... I'm gonna have to start saving my pennies to go to a doc; after the research of course.

Dani

inayurveda

Jul 01, 2011

To: all

I've had this vibration in my right foot for a week. At first I also thought it might be coming from the media center because I only felt it when I was reclined watching tv. Then I also felt it as I was in bed in another room without the media center. I just came back from the chiropractor and my sacrum was way and pinching my nerves in the lower back. I totally forgot to tell him about my vibrating foot, but I am going to see if this vibration stops in the next couple of days.

I'll try to post back in a week with my results.

IG

CZN

Jul 25, 2011

To: All

Wow am I glad to find this website! I thought I was crazy with these vibrations. Have had it in my left foot for about 3-4 weeks. I'm 65, slender, no health problems except lower back pinched nerve kind of problems -- probably sciatica. Sure wish someone had the answer to this! will keep checking back just in case.

MimiJ9

Jul 26, 2011

To: ALL

Another member of the pulsating foot vibration clan here. Mine began today in left foot. I was encouraged to find that others experience this, but discouraged that there seems to be no common solution.

cheyenne16

Jul 26, 2011

Had back surgery 2 months ago and have healed fine. Now all of a sudden I have this strange vibration in my left foot...

FWK41

Aug 13, 2011

To: all

Hi, thankful I found this site! I have had the buzzing on the outer sole of my left foot for a few days now. its only noticable if I am sitting, in bed or standing still and its very annoying! my mind is working overtime thinking what the heck is wrong with me.... Im a very anxious person and take anti depressants. I went to the drs with something simular last year and they said it was anxiety related.

SocalSwede

Aug 15, 2011

To: All

Just started today in my right heel. Had my foot resting on the coffee table and told family someones phone was vibrating, then noticed no ones phone was on it. So weird, we'll see if it keeps going.

LadyDi4476

Aug 15, 2011

To: All

I posted on this very forum 7 months ago with my vibrating foot issues. Apparently it went away not to shortly after, but now it's back. Now it's in the heel and middle part of the left foot. Same symptoms as before which is a soft vibration every few seconds. It's completely painless, but annoying. Feels like my cell phone is in my shoe. I'm assuming it will go away just like it did last time, but I'm really starting to think I have some kind of nerve/vascular disorder. This is crazy!

April138

Sep 12, 2011

To: All

My left foot has started the vibration today. It has done it in the past but I can't remember exactly when or if I was stressed or anything. I too thought it was my cell phone vibrating. My vibration is not constant and it doesn't happen all day long. It is pretty random. It last about 2 seconds. It might happen every 5 minutes or it might not happen for an hour. No rhyme or reason behind it. Glad to know I'm not the only one.

Wonderingwhatsup

Sep 15, 2011

To: All

I have had a pulsing vibration in the ball of my left foot (base of big toe) since yesterday afternoon. It started immediately after I got a flu shot in my left shoulder. Could be a coincidence I guess. I doubt it has anything to do with the vaccine itself since it began right away; if there is a connection it is probably just to being stuck with a needle.

JosieWales1967

Nov 08, 2011

To: All

I found this forum because I got up this morning with the most annoying vibrating at the bottom of my left foot. I feel it mostly in my heel and it comes and goes and if I place my foot in certain positions it goes away. (like resting my heel on the floor and raising my toes upwards) Propping it up DOES NOT HELP. Not painful at all, just annoying ! I went to the gym yesterday and did an intense aerobic workout then lifted some weights, but have been going to the gym for the past 3 months so don't attribute it to that. Argghhh.

arshleyk

Nov 10, 2011

i would like to know more about this

arshleyk

Nov 10, 2011

i would like to know more about this

kashif461

Nov 13, 2011

hi there!
i fell vibration under my heels from almost last two yrs n its getting worse every day.i consult alot of doctors without any improvement.its really changing my behaviour and m getting anaxious all the time.m losing my patience to a great extent.dont know wat to do.anybody out here in discussion can help me plz plz plz.
***@****

jack5505

Nov 19, 2011

my left heel had a vibration and it hurts when im on for a period of time will it go away on its own

karencx

Dec 03, 2011

To: jack5505

About your heel pain, I severely bruised one of my heels years ago walking too long with not good enough shoes. I didn't get any diagnosis, this is my own. It didn't bother me after a while and only recently came back. I now do stretching exercises which I found on line for heel pain and those have helped. I also have some gel heel inserts in my shoes because I am a walker and hiker which help protect my heel. I now can't remember which heel was the bruised one!

I awoke this morning to buzzing/vibration in the ball of my left foot. It's quite regular, not related to heartbeat, or breathing, but has it's own rhythm. It is particularly noticeable lying down or sitting, not so much walking or standing. After reading some of these blogs I remembered I have also had eye twitching in the past few days. I see my chiropractor on Monday and am going to ask him about it. I'm hoping after the adjustment the buzzing will stop. I'll let you know.

lola146

Dec 03, 2011

i also feel vibrations in my left leg that only last a few seconds. They preceed earthquakes by two days or so. Never had this before. It started
about 4-5 months ago.

L1NK1N

Jan 05, 2012

To: allison680

You may have a sciatic nerve problem in your lower spine. Google. it.

trek999

Jan 10, 2012

well i guess ive joined the club my left foot started vibrating 3 days ago the same way as just about everyone said vibrate for about two seconds nothing for three then vibrate for two over and over tryed elevating my leg no change. Keeps me up at night. I too have herniated disks my chiropracter calls me "Hernia Man" . I normally do alot of walking doing Building Maintenance

singerlady

Jan 20, 2012

Hello, I'm a newbie at this, but i'm glad i'm not alone. My vibrating big toe started about a week ago, and i asked my boyfriend if he could feel the vibrating, then finally realizing about 2 nights ago its ONLY in my big toe. have many stomache problems and have been tested for MS about a year and ahalf ago, and everything has come back negative. I have had ongoing IBS symptoms for about 8 years, and am a reasonably healthy young 35 year old female. Chronic pain in back, legs, and fist sized spasms in my abdomen, also with distention in abdomen to the point of people asking me when Im due. (which btw you should never unless the person has made an announcement that they are pregnant LOL). Anyway, if we could get an actual answer on what this is, would be great...or if its something to be concerned about.
Hope someone knows whats going on....

buzzkim

Jan 21, 2012

I have been having this occasionally foot buzzing, but today it has been on going for quite a few hours. I just had an xray done because I had been experiencing a strange pain and numbness in my toes. The PA that I saw suggested that it was maybe related to back pain. Well lo and behold I had been having back pain that I only really noticed when I got into bed and realized that my back was tense. So I would take some advil to relax it so I could go to sleep. She ended up diagnosing me with Degenerative changes consistent with aging process but nothing acute or impingement in spinal canal. She is recommending Physical therapy for Paresthesia of right foot/duration & modalitites. Today I noticed these strange foot buzzing but realize it has been going on for a bit. I am thinking that it definitely has some connection to this on my spine. I had an injury a couple of years ago that was muscular but wondering if it is all connected. What are you thoughts?//

Mohe

Jan 21, 2012

Me too! Buzzing in the left lateral foot that is intermittent, not effected by position and no pain!

QTFMKY40

Jan 31, 2012

To: Anyone

I am experencing vibrations in my left foot it started yesterday in class when we were doing percussions on our kidneys for nursing class. Is this something serious I should get checked out or will it go away on its own

pobbygirl

Feb 22, 2012

Not sure what it is called exactly but I have experienced the same thing in my feet.  One foot then maybe the other the next day and in random areas of the foot too.

This is what I found to make the sensations go away:

1. Lay on my back on either floor or bed.

2. Try to get my toes to point towards my head (without bending knees)

3. Hold that position for at least 10 seconds.  The back of my legs burned  because they were not super flexible.  When my legs needed a break I would take a 10 second break and repeat.

I repeated this for 5-10 minutes and waited to see if the vibrations were gone or were temporarily away.  If they were gone I would wait a few hours and do it a few more times.  If they were not gone I would do it for another 5-10 minutes.  It has worked for me everytime.

AsknUshallrecv

Feb 28, 2012

Wow, I was hoping it wasn't just my dilemma, but surprised to find it is so prevalent. Just woke up with this pulsing, vibration feeling in my right heel early this morning, and at first thought it was our small dog that was at the foot of our bed preening himself. Then, I realized, I was only feeling it in my right heal and not the left, even thought both feet were near the dog.
I'm a 56 yo male, 5'11" 160 lbs, take regular walks with my dogs, try to eat a healthy, well balanced diet regularly with plenty of salads and fresh vegetables. I have been having issues with what I presume to be arthritis in my right shoulder and I have had arthroscopic surgery to my right knee almost 30 yrs ago for a torn ACL. However, I do not take any prescription meds. I also do not have health insurance and am very concerned as a trip to the doctor for this is unlikely. I need to try some stretching and do some research about increasing the B12. Good luck everyone. Keep us informed.

CougarMutt

Mar 05, 2012

To: DrSharma

So, since I am positive for Ankylosing Spondylitis this is normal?
I take Enbrel currently, and also Meloxicam for the AS.

amesy

Mar 23, 2012

A couple years ago, my calves went numb and freaked me out. I went to the chiropractor and after a session or two, it went away. I just recently realized that the floor is in fact not buzzing beneath my foot, my left foot is actually buzzing. I'm not even sure how long it's been going on, just know that it's been close to a couple weeks. I did start working out again recently and my shoulders and neck have been going out of alignment. Could be caused by the exercises or the shoes, but I'm willing to bet it is a pinched nerve. I'm planning to head to my chiropractor in the next couple days cause the buzzing is driving me mad! If anybody is interested in my results, I'll post again after my appointment.

sydnie9999

Mar 26, 2012

To: cheryllee12

Hello, I had a similar problem. Felt like a cell phone vibrating in my feet and ankles. Had blood work done and found you my B12 was VERY low. Might want to have yours tested! Good Luck!

raizelm

Mar 28, 2012

To: nervousinnj0

Levaquin can cause neuropathy. Look it up.

ldp2985

Apr 04, 2012

To: Everyone

First of all-  I have an answer!  For many of you this may be something known as Paresthesia.  But please read the following info to see how i got this diagnosis.

Like everyone else on this blog, I too have experienced a vibration in the heel of my foot.  I had it 2 years ago but only for 2 days so I toughed it out.  Last Friday it started again and lasted for 6 days!  It was (as you know) driving me insane.  I went to a doctor and he basically told me he did not know what it was or what I should do but that if it didn't go away in 1 week, to call him and he would prescribe prednisone(sp?).

I then made an appointment w/a podiatrist.  Fortunately, before my appointment I ran into a friend of mine who is a Chiropractor and he knew immediately what it was.  In my case, he knew I was very athletic and began asking me questions if I had changed my routine any.  I had.  I had began running a lot more and even bought new running shoes (Nike Free Runs +2).  I had changed shoes because my old pair (Nike Shox) were 3 years old.  Basically what happened is although the Nike Shox are supportive, they are not a good running shoe and do all the work for you. When I changed to the Nike Free Runs, which are made to allow your foot to do all the work (almost like running bare foot), my foot went into shock from doing movements and experiencing pressure that it never had before, which irritated the nerves. To make a long story shorter, my vibrations were caused because of a few things.  First, I had a fallen arch in my left foot (the foot that vibrated) and he noticed that right off the bat.  Secondly, he asked to look at my running shoes and sure enough, I was not running correctly.  I was putting all my weight on the left side of my left foot and on my pinky toe instead of my big toe.  This causes in-compartmental pressure which is basically the over irritation of nerves and that is what causes the vibration.

Whether or not running causes your vibration or not, it is certainly a nerve issue and I would meet with a Chiropractor to figure out what has happened to cause it.  More importantly, there is a treatment!  My Chiro did  something called Ultrasound on my foot!  It is basically a wand or laser that releases energy and heat into your foot to stop the vibration.  My vibration stopped about 5 or 6 hours after my 1st treatment.  I went for a 2nd treatment even though the vibration had completely stopped just to be sure.  Also, he mentioned to me that B12 is something that will aid in the subsidence of the vibration.  After my 1st treatment I bought the B12 and plan to stay on it.

In the meantime, I am to avoid running for another 5 days or so just to avoid irritating my foot.  My chiropractor has been in contact with a Neurologists the entire time and the Neurologists has not only confirmed my Chiropractors diagnosis & treatment, but is sending him info on a brace I can wear when I run to avoid future vibrations.

hypochondriac22

Apr 24, 2012

To: ldp2985

That may be be the answer for me,because I just bought a new pair of Reebok running shoes similar to the nike free runs and BAM!! foot vibrations thanks

terry599

May 07, 2012

This is so interesting!! I like most of you also just noticed the same weird vibrating sensation in my bottom right foot. Like everyone else, it's not painful, just unusual, and a little distracting. I thought it may be because of my inactivity of late. I am usually a 3 times a week gym guy, but lately I've been 3 hours on the couch guy. Maybe I'll try a multivitamin with B-12 and get back in the gym.
Cheers!!

Esterel

May 30, 2012

Tonight, the bottom of my left foot started to vibrate. Its cyclical. Vibrates on and off every 2 seconds. It doesn't matter what position I'm in.
I'm a healthy 60 year old male, not overweight, moderactively active.
Any ideas

ScooterRider

Jun 02, 2012

To: ScooterRider

I LOVE this site! - you people, that is - for sharing your experiences of what seems to be a really common problem.  So glad everyone is here to help each other.

I'm 59, male, about 7 pounds overweight.  Mine started in my left ankle about 5 days ago... that cell-phone7  feeling.  Having had a heart attack 7 years ago - plaque in the arteries near the heart, a piece broke off led to total blockage, please to say I'm still here (now with three stents, still under warranty, I hope :-)  --- but getting a bit paranoid this vibration was being caused by a clot.  Went to a doctor yesterday... he felt the pulse in my food by feeling an artery on top of it - "excellent".... bent my ankle -- no pain, no swelling...  Just that recurrent regular vibration that so many here are reporting.  He told me to put my leg up for the rest of the day and he'd call me tomorrow...  it did make a difference, but it came back when I started walking around - no pain in walking though.

I also thought I might have irritated the Achilles Tendon because three weeks ago, I doubled my daily walks from 45 minutes to 90 minutes... and for many of those walks had worn shoes that hurt my ankles - the right one primarily... and I did not do warm-up or stretches first, as I should have... but the pain would go away within about 5 minutes of stopping that vigorous walking... but maybe the effect was cumulative?

Like many of you, I've been searching online for answers....  What seems to be a possible explanation...  The doctor on the following site says it is PARESTHESIA - which could be something to do with CIRCULATION or NEUROLOGICAL…  should be tested by a neurologist…    Here’s the thread:  http://www.justanswer.com/medical/3ywru-vibrating-feeling-left-leg-near-ankle.html

But here's the thing for all of us - Paresthesia seems more a symptom of 25+ possible causes.....  Here a a site on Parethesia
http://www.paresthesia.net/

My doc said it could go away on its own.... so I'm just not going to "push it"... and just to lead my normal life (but cut back on the walk and ditch those shoes) ... and listen to my body for the next week or so.... and I'll get back to you.

I hope each of you is finding some relief and hope....

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faint vibration or 'humming' sensation (10 replies):
I am a 54 year old female and consider myself healthy. ...[more]
Feels like I'm vibrating! (99 replies):
I have started feeling like my body was "vibrating" - no...[more]
internal vibration and buzzing??? (76 replies):
Has anyone here experienced internal vibrations in hips ...[more]
vibration in feet (2 replies):
Hi, I'm a 47 yr female... I too, feel vibration in my le...[more]
Vibrating sensations in groin (2 replies):
I have a weird problem. I have been having a weird vibr...[more]
intermittent humming/vibration sensation in left groin/t... (73 replies):
I'm a 44 year old male who, for the past week, has exper...[more]

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