Can internal tremors caused by cervical spine issues?
I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. I have herniated discs at the C4 through C7 level. I have arthritis and bone spurs as well. I started injections in January and they worked. I didn’t have to get another one until May but after that, my mother had an emergency and I had to stay in an uncomfortable recliner in a hospital for a few weeks and I’m sure that I irritated my neck. I started to have symptoms in July, where I would have numbness in my fingertips, weakness in my arms and legs, and this horrible internal vibration feeling, it feels like I’m shaking in my chest and my neck. It’s like I’m shivering in these areas, but I’m not cold. I am convinced that it has to do with the mild to moderate spinal cord compression I have at three levels, but my doctor doesn’t think they related. I was told it is probably anxiety, but it has nothing to do with any of my emotions as it’s a constant presence. It’s more profound at night because I’m not moving around, but if I sit still during the day, I can feel it. It’s driving me crazy. Is this possibility caused by the cervical issues I have? Has anyone experienced this? I had a brain scan and it was completely normal.
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@rnheidi Welcome to Connect. From your handle, I wonder if you are a nurse? I am a cervical spine surgery patient. I did have cervicogenic headaches and facial pain because spasms were throwing my neck and jaw out of alignment prior to my spine surgery. I hope you do get some answers. You may want to visit the Spine Health group for lots of discussions related to the spine.
I've had the icy cold feeling before. In one of my big toes, in my numb fingers, and I've also had small spots along my spine that have felt cold (and hot). For me, I think it's all related to my OA and PsA.