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foot vibration
Not sure where to post this. A few days ago I had a sensation of the floor vibrating under one foot. Since then I have realized it is my foot. It is felt in bloth feet, one at a time. Never both at the same time. I feel it when I am standing r walking. It is like an intermittent buzzing sensation. It comes in short bursts on after the other then stops. It will happen when walking and I will feel it with every third or fourth step. What could be the cause? I am taking no medications, only slightly over weight and am a 47 yr. old female in good health.
This discussion is related to faint vibration or 'humming' sensation.
This discussion is related to faint vibration or 'humming' sensation.
To those of you who have wandered onto this forum in search of help because your foot has been vibrating for half a day, I suggest the following course of action.
1. Accept that this sensation is not going to disappear over night - From all the research I have done it seems that the vibration will generally last 3 days to 14 days. For some people it has improved a lot faster and for others it has taken months. But, ON AVERAGE, it will get better in this timeframe.
2. Consider your medical history, and current medical conditions - Ask yourself these questions in particular: Do I suffer from any neurological conditions? Do I suffer from back pain? Is this something that has happened before? Is the buzzing in both feet or just one? Is there any pain? Have I been REALLY tired lately?
You need to listen to your body. If there is pain associated with the buzzing, particularly running up and down the leg, its probably an issue with your sciatic nerve. If you are feeling the buzzing in both feet, it could be peripheral neuropathy. If you have been really tired lately, it could be a B12 deficiency
1. Accept that this sensation is not going to disappear over night - From all the research I have done it seems that the vibration will generally last 3 days to 14 days. For some people it has improved a lot faster and for others it has taken months. But, ON AVERAGE, it will get better in this timeframe.
2. Consider your medical history, and current medical conditions - Ask yourself these questions in particular: Do I suffer from any neurological conditions? Do I suffer from back pain? Is this something that has happened before? Is the buzzing in both feet or just one? Is there any pain? Have I been REALLY tired lately?
You need to listen to your body. If there is pain associated with the buzzing, particularly running up and down the leg, its probably an issue with your sciatic nerve. If you are feeling the buzzing in both feet, it could be peripheral neuropathy. If you have been really tired lately, it could be a B12 deficiency
8 days since vibration started.
I can feel that it is slowly, but steadily improving. The vibrations are fewer and further between, and diminished in intensity. While it has not all together disappeared, I am relieved that there seems to be some improvement.
My suspicion is that I somehow irritated a nerve between my 3rd and 4th metatarsal. While there was no pain, and no discernible cause, this seems to be the most likely scenario. If you have little history of back pain or other medical problems, I would suggest going to your doctor and suggesting this. Get a prescription anti-inflammatory in that case and WEAR GOOD, SOFT, SUPPORTIVE PADDED SHOES. You simply have to take care of your foot.
Think of it as something like a sprained ankle. You have to give it time to heal, and create circumstances conducive to that healing process.
However, from all the research I have conducted since I started experiencing 'the buzz', it is clear that there are a-thousand-and-one possible causes to this problem.
I can feel that it is slowly, but steadily improving. The vibrations are fewer and further between, and diminished in intensity. While it has not all together disappeared, I am relieved that there seems to be some improvement.
My suspicion is that I somehow irritated a nerve between my 3rd and 4th metatarsal. While there was no pain, and no discernible cause, this seems to be the most likely scenario. If you have little history of back pain or other medical problems, I would suggest going to your doctor and suggesting this. Get a prescription anti-inflammatory in that case and WEAR GOOD, SOFT, SUPPORTIVE PADDED SHOES. You simply have to take care of your foot.
Think of it as something like a sprained ankle. You have to give it time to heal, and create circumstances conducive to that healing process.
However, from all the research I have conducted since I started experiencing 'the buzz', it is clear that there are a-thousand-and-one possible causes to this problem.
Update:
Went to the doctor and while he seemed a bit baffled by the symptom, he gave me some pretty useful information. Dismissed peripheral neuropathy as he said that the sensation is too localized. Didn't think it was a b12 deficiency based on that as well. Also didn't think it had to do with my sciatic nerve as it was too localized. He prescribed me a strong anti-inflammatory drug and said if it hadn't improved within a few days, to get an ultra-sound done on my foot. He suspects that I have somehow irritated a nerve between my metatarsals. I'm a bit skeptical of this claim since I haven't been doing anything that reasonably could have irritated it, and I am not experiencing any pain whatsoever.
In any case, he said to wear good shoes all the time from now on, and take the anti-inflammatory and see what happens. He said that if there is no improvement then more measures will need to be taken like seeing a podiatrist and possibly a neurologist.
As an aside, I had a work party last night and drank a little more than I intended. While inebriated the vibration COMPLETELY disappeared. I'm not suggesting getting drunk as a treatment for this annoying ailment, just thought I would mention it for any one who has any interest.
Also I have found that when the vibration is very present, going for a drive seems to help a little bit. This could be that the vibration of the car soothes the foot or nerve or whatever. I don't know why but it seems to help. So if any of you have some kind of vibrating object (I'm sure some dirty minded folk just raised their eyebrows) it may help to rest your foot on it while your sitting down.
Went to the doctor and while he seemed a bit baffled by the symptom, he gave me some pretty useful information. Dismissed peripheral neuropathy as he said that the sensation is too localized. Didn't think it was a b12 deficiency based on that as well. Also didn't think it had to do with my sciatic nerve as it was too localized. He prescribed me a strong anti-inflammatory drug and said if it hadn't improved within a few days, to get an ultra-sound done on my foot. He suspects that I have somehow irritated a nerve between my metatarsals. I'm a bit skeptical of this claim since I haven't been doing anything that reasonably could have irritated it, and I am not experiencing any pain whatsoever.
In any case, he said to wear good shoes all the time from now on, and take the anti-inflammatory and see what happens. He said that if there is no improvement then more measures will need to be taken like seeing a podiatrist and possibly a neurologist.
As an aside, I had a work party last night and drank a little more than I intended. While inebriated the vibration COMPLETELY disappeared. I'm not suggesting getting drunk as a treatment for this annoying ailment, just thought I would mention it for any one who has any interest.
Also I have found that when the vibration is very present, going for a drive seems to help a little bit. This could be that the vibration of the car soothes the foot or nerve or whatever. I don't know why but it seems to help. So if any of you have some kind of vibrating object (I'm sure some dirty minded folk just raised their eyebrows) it may help to rest your foot on it while your sitting down.
Hey guys, 23 yo male here in good shape with no pre-existing medical conditions (except occasional lower back pain).
I've had this sensation in my left foot for the last 3 days. Like many of you it is a vibrating feeling on the lateral side of my foot, kind of in the middle. It seemed to come out of nowhere and started as 1 second 'buzzes' every 6-7 seconds. That consistency lasted a day, then lessened. Since then, the sensation seems to come in different 'stages'. For 2 hours I may just feel a persistent 'tingling' in the area of my foot. Or for 3 hours I might feel 8 second long vibrations that lessen in intensity over the 8 seconds then repeat twice a minute. Often though, it just reverts back to the rhythmical buzzing every 10 seconds or so. At no point has it completely disappeared.
Fearing an an inflammation of the sciatica nerve, I have been taking 6 ibuprofen tablets a day, though I'm not sure if that has been effective or not. This morning I bought some B-Complex pills and, on the recommendation of our Chinese friend above, a bunch of calcium pills. I also had a lower back remedial massage to see if that would help (so far no luck).
I am going to see the Doc this afternoon, and maybe ask for a reference to see a neurologist or something. Maybe I will see chiro, as that seems to have worked for a number of people here.
I'm really hoping this doesn't last too much longer as it is (almost literally) driving me to insanity. I'm a student and its almost impossible to study with this weird sensation in my foot. I would be really interested to hear back from the one-time posters above regarding how long it took for the sensation to disappear, and what measures you took for it to dissipate.
I'll report back when its gone and fill you all in on my experience.
I've had this sensation in my left foot for the last 3 days. Like many of you it is a vibrating feeling on the lateral side of my foot, kind of in the middle. It seemed to come out of nowhere and started as 1 second 'buzzes' every 6-7 seconds. That consistency lasted a day, then lessened. Since then, the sensation seems to come in different 'stages'. For 2 hours I may just feel a persistent 'tingling' in the area of my foot. Or for 3 hours I might feel 8 second long vibrations that lessen in intensity over the 8 seconds then repeat twice a minute. Often though, it just reverts back to the rhythmical buzzing every 10 seconds or so. At no point has it completely disappeared.
Fearing an an inflammation of the sciatica nerve, I have been taking 6 ibuprofen tablets a day, though I'm not sure if that has been effective or not. This morning I bought some B-Complex pills and, on the recommendation of our Chinese friend above, a bunch of calcium pills. I also had a lower back remedial massage to see if that would help (so far no luck).
I am going to see the Doc this afternoon, and maybe ask for a reference to see a neurologist or something. Maybe I will see chiro, as that seems to have worked for a number of people here.
I'm really hoping this doesn't last too much longer as it is (almost literally) driving me to insanity. I'm a student and its almost impossible to study with this weird sensation in my foot. I would be really interested to hear back from the one-time posters above regarding how long it took for the sensation to disappear, and what measures you took for it to dissipate.
I'll report back when its gone and fill you all in on my experience.
I'm worried sick about this vibration in my right foot. It's pretty constant. I have vascular issues, I stand 12 hrs a day due to my work. Your post stating that years have gone by and nothing terrible happened was comforting since I'm only 48.
I had this vibration feeling too. Just wanted to tell you guys how I dealt with it:
I tried tums, and while it did seem to help, the problem also came back, and then went away again, regardless of the tums.
I talked to my doctor, and he reassured me that it was just a temporary thing, and was perfectly normal to feel
However, if you have it for a prolonged period, or if you feel NUMBNESS or PAIN associated with it, see your doctor and let them know!
I tried tums, and while it did seem to help, the problem also came back, and then went away again, regardless of the tums.
I talked to my doctor, and he reassured me that it was just a temporary thing, and was perfectly normal to feel
However, if you have it for a prolonged period, or if you feel NUMBNESS or PAIN associated with it, see your doctor and let them know!
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