Feels like I'm vibrating!

[smg2]

I have started feeling like my body was "vibrating" - not spasms, or jerking - like there is a vibrator in my body.  Feel it most in the back, but everywhere else too.  Mostly happens when I am sleeping or relaxed - it will wake me up, but has happened once when standing. Does not hurt - just very disconcerting.  What is it?  Who do I go to for it? What words do I use to check the internet?

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[Pkinzy1]

This has bein goin on for awhile in other parts of body just started in the lower stomach area an its startin to kina bother me cause i dont no wat it could b just glad to no im not alone an people makin u feel crazy   

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[Karmen in Minnesota]

I too have had the "cat purring in my chest" syndrome for a few years now. It drives me crazy, but at least I am feeling better after having read some of your posts and finding that many of you have had scans, only to find no serious underlying disease.

It is interesting that doctors seem to be hearing more about this recently.

Would any of you be interested in making a more concerted effort to organize ourselves, form a real group, maybe on yahoogroups, for example, (a place where we could post details about ourselves, which might actually lead to some conclusions, not just voice our symptoms).

That way we could find out, for example if this syndrome is concentrated in certain parts of the country, many different countries, etc. Mabye actually form a methodology for more scientifically tracking our lifestyles, and maybe figure out by ourselves, or in conjunction with some doctors, exactly what is going on here!

I belong to a (please don't roll your eyes) Feline Diabetes website and the work that these people have done is nothing short of miraculous. They have organized their data, have helpful documents posted to form a type of reference library, etc. If you would like to take a look, the website is www.felinediabetes.com .

If anyone out there is more computer literate than I and would like to undertake forming a group, www.yahoogroups.com is a great place to form a group.

I am eager to hear from you!    

karmenpost @ mchsi.com  (spaces left intentionaly, please delete spaces if you would like to email me directly)

~Karmen Post

[rebelray]

I have also experienced this strange vibration in my left foot, primarily the heel. It used to pulse, now occurs only when I walk on it. (It sort of feels like a wet gym shoe). It has been happening for almost a year now. I also feel wobbly sometimes--like a drunk feeling--like I've had a few.

I'm a 47 yo male in perfect health, and it is not likely that I could have diabetes or stoke, or anything that could cause neuropathy. I saw a neurologist and he did the basic workup, including the vibration sensation test with the tuning fork. It is so ironic that the sensation of the tuning fork describes exactly the feeling I am getting in my left foot!

Apparently there is a growing chorus of people out there that are getting these sensations, but doctors still have no idea what causes this. I have decided to forgo all the EXPENSIVE tests, as my research has indicated that most people that get MRIs to attempt to diagnose this ailment come back negative almost 100% of the time.

Since this is not debilitating, I will play the fatalist for now and live my life as though normal until I can get some definitive answers.

This is so strange!!

[Vibratingchair]

Okay for the past two and a half weeks I've been feeling really strange. I don't know if it's from stress or not seeing as I had diploma exams to write. I've been experiencing the same VIBRATING feelings in my head. It's exactly the same feeling  I feel when I'm sitting in a vibrating/massage chair... only on the right side of my head. ALSO, the inside of my left ear has been feeling really itchy/odd... and I've also been feeling more CAR SICK... the feeling I would get if I were reading a book on the bus... only I'm NOT READING, I'm just sitting.

Anyone have any advice?

[usamom]

Since last Saturday I've had a vibrating/buzzing in the ball of my right foot on a constant basis. It runs a bit slower than my actual heart rate, and is more pronounced when I'm sitting or laying down. When I'm walking around it's not as noticeable.

I see a rheumatologist on a regular basis for MCTD (mixed connective tissue disease) but this is a first and I doubt it has anything to do with the immune problem I have, but I will definitely be bringing it up to him in August.

It's driving my crazy, like my foot is purring! Once in a while I feel it in my calf or thigh but its origin is in the ball of the foot.

Hope you find a resolution - if so, please let us know. If I find out anything I'll post back here.

Blessings,
usamom

[Monkeydna]

I get a sensation of vibrating in my inner hip area...so youre not alone...

[Jane1]

Hi Tinabina

I am glad you got my explanation, I wish the doctors would.  They just look at me and nod not so sympathetically.  Anyway what you say about your period cycle is very interesting so you have also given me cause for hope.  I was beginning to wonder if just before my period I was getting these head thingys.  In the last few years I have got a migraine the day before my period, like clockwork, it tells me what to expect.  But I wonder if this feeling is hormonal, or related to the migraine and the blood vessels in the head?  Very interesting indeed and something I will talk to my Doc about.  I will receive results of an MRI Brain scan tomorrow, don't expect it to shed any light because I have been waiting for these results for two months and my GP had to chase them up.  But whilst talking to my GP she said she didn't think it sounded like Vertigo, because I got some numbness in my mouth after a really bad head shake.  However I don't know if that was panic or not.   Not to be nosey but I wondered what age you are, because if these are hormonal episodes would it mean we are premenopause, I find this hard to believe as I am only 38, ( Okay only is too strong a word) but you know what I mean, I am not expecting menopause for another decade yet, my Mum was 51 when she started.

Thanks

J

[shan m]

The first time I felt the viberation in my whole body, I was sleeping on my couch.  My family was gone on a fishing trip and I was all alone.  I was awakened having the viberations. They were so strong I couldnt move any part of my body. I thought I was being possessed or something. I was terrified.  The viberation lasted I know 30 mins. It would start at my feet and quickly move all the way to my head. It does this over and over .  This has been going on for yrs.  I have had it to happen to me during the day doing my normal routine. I just have to sit down and wait for it to quit.  I have gotten to where it happens now during the night and I try to wake my husband to let him see if he notices anything, but i cant move or talk.  And now when it quits, Im so wore out I just fall back to sleep and so exhausted. When I wake back up, I have a little of memory it.  The weirdest thing is I can feel it comming on and cant control it .  I wish some Doctor had the answers to this weird happening. But for now I am so glad I found that I'm not alone. When in the past talking to co workers, family and friends no one else had this problem. And I to talked it with my Family Doctor. And he had never heard such. If anyone has had help controlling this by a doctor please email me. at ***@****

[engels]

I am a 36 yrs old male. I also have the vibrating in my head.  I had it happened to me 2-3 times now.  It always happens when I am sleeping and I always wake up from it.  I first thought it is an earthquake (I live in So. CA).  I can totally function but everything is shaking, especially in my head and eyes.  It usually last 20 secs or so.  I also experience veritgo 2-3 times when I am laying down.

After reading all these postings, I will a doctor appointment.  Thanks!  

[songdude]

3 years ago at age 46 I was diagnosed with mono and underactive thyroid at the same time. The Dr. said she was surprised I didn't crawl in to see her. To this day the constant fatigue has not gone away. I have some days better than others, but there have been only a handful of days when I felt normal. At the same time, my vision has decreased and started wearing reading glasses, (although this may be normal for my age and just a coincidence). 4 months ago my head started buzzing during my waking up stage of sleep. Very strange feeling because it is very rythmical. Long buzz of maybe 20 seconds and then it stops for a split second and then 20 more seconds...etc. Once I fully wake up it is not noticable, but I still feel like it is there because something has my brain functions are very groggy throughout the day. Having a hard time getting through work on many days. This symptom is vbery consistant. Mild excercise seems to help with the fatigue, but if I over exert myself it makes things much worse. Sleep is critical, yet I can sleep 10 hours without disruption and still wake up feeling fatigued and unrested. I drink one to two diet cokes a day and one to two decaf mocha's. I am going to stop both for a month and see what happens. Recently I have made a major effort to increase fruits and vegetables. I also started taking B vitamins and vitamin C.
I recently started going to a licensed massage therapist that is treating me with Cranial Sacral Massage. A very different and wonderful technique that helps my cronic fatigue, groggy brain, vision and vibrating. Although it seems to only offer temporary relief at this point, she feels she can cure these symptoms given enough time. It has to do with facilitating the flow of spinal fluid throughout the body. Look it up and definately try it from a qualified therapist. I had an MRI of my brain and it was "normal". I am seeing a neurologist in a couple of weeks, but after reading these posts, I am not expecting any break through answers. My best to you all. I think I'll buzz off now. ~

[Northcoast]

I am starting to think a lot of my problems with vibrating is stress/anxiety.  I notice it less and less lately as I try to de-stress my life.  I've cut out caffeine and severely restricted my sugar intake.  It is amazing to me how much of our health issues can be linked back to stress.  At least I'm starting to think that is the case for me.   I'm going to go to a neurologist next month just to set my mind at ease.  But I find that most of the time my regular doctor says my symptoms are stress related.  Kind of feel foolish then, but the worry of the symptoms takes over and I need answers from a doctor.  Good luck everyone.

[scaredmom3]

I am experiencing something very similar and honestly I am scared to death to find out what could be wrong with me.  About three weeks ago I started experiencing tingly sensations in my left leg and also feelings of a vibration running up and down the leg.  They would come and go and seem to be less frequent at night when I am sleeping.  So far it hasn't been painful just very concerning as this has never happened before.  After about a week the feelings started happening in my right leg as well.  I have also been very tired and saw my primary doctor.  All lab work has come back normal and after seeing a neurologist I am scheduled for an MRI.  I am so scared and would love to hear from anyone with similar problems and what their results were.

[weavkx]

About a week and a half ago I was standing at the kitchen sink and noticed that the floor was vibrating! Some further dancing around proved that the floor was only vibrating under my left foot! I immediately went to sit down, and at intervals of about 1 minute (I've borrowed a stopwatch to time the intervals - will do this tonight), there is a pronounced vibrating or buzzing in the ball of my left foot for a steady 3-4 seconds. This no matter the position of my leg and foot or the time of the day. It is a steady occurrence.

There is no pain or weakness associated with this new little quirk. I tried to get my husband to put his hand on my foot to see if he could detect the vibration - but I could tell he was only humoring me and thought I was being "eccentric"....I'm southern and that is a euphemism for "crazy".

I haven't been to a doctor referencing this problem, as I don't go to doctors unless strapped to a stretcher.

I have no health problems, and take no drugs...I hate to even take an aspirin. I do smoke and drink coffee (lots).

I did have a problem about 6 months ago where my vision was blurred and I was dizzy

[mj777]

I also have had this vibrating, buzzing feeling.  After being treated for hypothyroidism, those sypmtoms almost went away.  I am not symptom free at all, but the vibrating feeling is gone and I had this feeling for over 2 years.  I was healthy until about 35, then the vibrating, buzzing feeling was one of my first symptoms along with fatigue.  Then I started having vertigo for about a year.  That is gone, but now I am left with disequalibrium and can't ride a bike, roller blade, etc.  I have no balance and sometimes run into walls.  I have headaches a lot and a general ill feeling.  I have abnormal blood tests that hint towards a connective tissue disease, but nothing specific.  So, all I can say about this vibrating, buzzing feeling (based on my experience) is that it may be the start of a disease process.  I'm not sure why doctor's like to ignore this symptom, however, I'm not sure if they are really ignoring it, because I have been tested for everything, but they just don't say anything specific about those symptoms.  

[LH777]

Also, I do feel this throbbing in the spine. I think it's kundalini as this started after I met some people with knowledge of new age, that's how I got the idea, and than i saw the signs.

[LH777]

I'm a healthy person and I had done different checks because of these signs which I associated with kundalini. I still have these sensations or vibrations on spine and my sleep pattern is changed. Different people say different things on this but many people go through this.
For more information you can check out the signs here:
http://www.domin8rex.com/serpent/spirit/k.htm
http://www.kundalini-teacher.com/awakening/serpent.html
http://www.mudrashram.com/kundaliniemergencies.html
http://kundalini.se/eng/symptoms.html
http://www.visionandpsychosis.net/Schizophrenia_Cause.htm
http://www.kundalini-teacher.com/awakening/shamn.html
http://www.healingtaobritain.com/p67magazinequestforspiritualorgasm.htm
Yoga, meditation, stress or drugs can trigger the raise of kundalini, as i found out after I researched.
THis vibrations i can feel  in the night and I'm trying to make my sleep as before as I used to have a perfect sleep pattern which is now ruined, also the dreams are unusual, and there are some ESP dreams too.
IF you have a better answer I'm open.