Has anyone experienced internal vibrations?

Posted by redladyjoni @redladyjoni, Nov 26, 2018

I started having the only way I can explain it is internal vibrations. I've had them for 3 months now, I went to t hihe ER and they told me it was anxiety. A doctor diagnosed me at a clinic as having Lyme disease I've started a 21-day prescription of Doxycycline I'm on day 7. I went to a psychiatrist a week ago to get something because of my nerves are just over the brink. He prescribed me Gabapentin and Valium I've only been on them a few days.
Has anyone experienced these internal vibrations?I have them almost 24/7 chest neck stomach from the hips down. I have more lab tests that should be in today, but the doctor's office said that they would not call unless there was some abnormality in the lab work.

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Thanks lioness and nrd1 Thanks, i took one of my husbands VitD3 today and will get some B12 tomorrow - dr. didnt say type etc. It was just over a fifteen minute appointment .. was glad he didnt give meds at this time as have lots of reactions... but I do have a few more questions but ran out of time. he didnt think the numbing meds i have been getting lately for dental work, although could cause reaction within time frame, would cause long term effect such as Essential Tremors.... which is good as having another tooth out Thursday; but I did get peripheral neuropathy in 2016 after taking an abtibiotic.. Norflox - a Quinolone drug; so i know it is possible to have not only short term side effects from meds but also long term effects and I notice lately that the information sheets in with many meds say, after list of possible side effects; these may be short term or permanent.... i just truly believe it.... when they list the side effects possible its cos someone, somewhere, had them. As consumers not much we can do about it though and need the meds to get better and pray it wont make us get another illness while helping another one 🙁

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@lacy2

Thanks lioness and nrd1 Thanks, i took one of my husbands VitD3 today and will get some B12 tomorrow - dr. didnt say type etc. It was just over a fifteen minute appointment .. was glad he didnt give meds at this time as have lots of reactions... but I do have a few more questions but ran out of time. he didnt think the numbing meds i have been getting lately for dental work, although could cause reaction within time frame, would cause long term effect such as Essential Tremors.... which is good as having another tooth out Thursday; but I did get peripheral neuropathy in 2016 after taking an abtibiotic.. Norflox - a Quinolone drug; so i know it is possible to have not only short term side effects from meds but also long term effects and I notice lately that the information sheets in with many meds say, after list of possible side effects; these may be short term or permanent.... i just truly believe it.... when they list the side effects possible its cos someone, somewhere, had them. As consumers not much we can do about it though and need the meds to get better and pray it wont make us get another illness while helping another one 🙁

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@lacy2 I have done research on the best holistic vitamins to take and Nature Way is the best it has been approved by the Nas I think it's called

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@lioness

@lacy2 I have done research on the best holistic vitamins to take and Nature Way is the best it has been approved by the Nas I think it's called

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@lioness thanks... will see if i can get locally , now i know i have deficiency would like to start asap.... hope it helps even a little bit.... 9pm now so probably choose a you tube and turn out the lights... i saw webinar by specialist on glaucoma drops last week and he said put latanoprost in half hour before sleep... i have been putting it in and closing my eyes for the night.... thought i would mention as you take it too, night j.

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@lacy2

@lioness thanks... will see if i can get locally , now i know i have deficiency would like to start asap.... hope it helps even a little bit.... 9pm now so probably choose a you tube and turn out the lights... i saw webinar by specialist on glaucoma drops last week and he said put latanoprost in half hour before sleep... i have been putting it in and closing my eyes for the night.... thought i would mention as you take it too, night j.

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@lacy2 Yes I take Latanoprest thanks for the tip

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Hello, I am new to the group. I really appreciate reading the various stories about the development of the internal tremors and what works and doesn’t work. So, thank you for sharing. My story is that I am 69 years old. My internal tremors began four years ago. They were accompanied by tinnitus. The tinnitus sound was similar to holding a conch shell to my ear and hearing that type of noise. So, it wasn’t terribly unpleasant but was annoying. Initially my internal tremors were mild. I had just worked hard on getting my house ready to put on the real estate market. I thought I was just overly tired, etc. Four years later, they have not only continued but progressed. I have them from my head to my toes. They occur all day and everyday. They are not noticeable to others. My muscles on the top of my thighs frequently ache. I can feel a hard lump in my leg. I have also frequently had muscle cramps but mostly on my left leg. Interestingly, all my significant medical conditions occur on my left side (DVT, CVST, Dural Arteriovenous Fistual, pulmonary embolism, lung nodules). My blood tests have come back normal. My EMG was normal. My movement disorder doctor stated there was nothing else they could do and did not have a plan to assist me other than to say if I develop new symptoms to give her a call. One of the neurologists that I saw yelled at me and stated that because I was a mental health therapist I should be able to figure out what the stressor is and manage it. He was sure it was anxiety. There is nothing I find to be more of an indicator of incompetence than when a doctor, therapist, etc, takes one symptoms and leaps to a conclusion. I confidently told him my internal tremors were not caused by stress/anxiety. He stated I didn’t need to see him again but to call him if my symptoms change. I told him I concurred about not seeing him again but would not be calling him if my symptoms changed!

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@moondusk

Hello, I am new to the group. I really appreciate reading the various stories about the development of the internal tremors and what works and doesn’t work. So, thank you for sharing. My story is that I am 69 years old. My internal tremors began four years ago. They were accompanied by tinnitus. The tinnitus sound was similar to holding a conch shell to my ear and hearing that type of noise. So, it wasn’t terribly unpleasant but was annoying. Initially my internal tremors were mild. I had just worked hard on getting my house ready to put on the real estate market. I thought I was just overly tired, etc. Four years later, they have not only continued but progressed. I have them from my head to my toes. They occur all day and everyday. They are not noticeable to others. My muscles on the top of my thighs frequently ache. I can feel a hard lump in my leg. I have also frequently had muscle cramps but mostly on my left leg. Interestingly, all my significant medical conditions occur on my left side (DVT, CVST, Dural Arteriovenous Fistual, pulmonary embolism, lung nodules). My blood tests have come back normal. My EMG was normal. My movement disorder doctor stated there was nothing else they could do and did not have a plan to assist me other than to say if I develop new symptoms to give her a call. One of the neurologists that I saw yelled at me and stated that because I was a mental health therapist I should be able to figure out what the stressor is and manage it. He was sure it was anxiety. There is nothing I find to be more of an indicator of incompetence than when a doctor, therapist, etc, takes one symptoms and leaps to a conclusion. I confidently told him my internal tremors were not caused by stress/anxiety. He stated I didn’t need to see him again but to call him if my symptoms change. I told him I concurred about not seeing him again but would not be calling him if my symptoms changed!

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hi all and @moondusk Teleconference with neurologist, had peripheral neuropathy since 2106 and some other things and started tremors probably six months ago.. I thought it could be dental numbing...eg lidocaine, epiniphrine etc. but he doesnt think those drugs have lasting effect... but said Essential Tremor. Although he had been sent copy of my lastest blood tests, I was the one who mentioned very low on Vit D and he said yes, and a bit low on B12. Thankful the tremours arenot painful but have other pain causing issues, so adding it all up, its a bit hard to separate and treat... I have had anxiety and stress on and off for many yerars and I too edo not think these tremors are caused by stress etc. I was not surprised he didnt suggest a cure or how to cope... but lucky to even speak wtih him with covid going on. .. ugh

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@lacey2-when pain becomes chronic, the nervous system gets involved. Yes the brain is the control center of the body. The two do not operate separately. Do not underestimate how an overly, prolonged, stressed nervous system can contribute to all kinds of things. This is why most doctors are of little help, ESPECIALLY ER doctors to people with chronic issues, because it becomes a sensitization of the entire system. This is why you can hear a pin drop, but not the TV. An anxious system is on high alert waiting for danger, hence a random unexpected noise. It’s a “what’s that?” reaction. This is no different than what is going on in the body with bodily sensations.
Constantly googling symptoms, unfortunately feeds that anxious need. You are actually rewarding your brain for keeping you on high alert, by googling a symptom. So the cycle continues. It does not calm the nervous system to be on the hunt for a problem. Is there a way to work with someone who is an adjunct to the other things you are tying? Like someone experienced in somatic therapy? When the system can calm, the heightened sensitivity, pain can lessen a bit. Just some thoughts.

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@nrd1 Thanks for taking the time to explain and help me. Must agree anxiety plays a role but I think it started when I got illnesses that were not diagnosed by doctors, or gave meds when unnecessary etc. Not saying this is true of all doctors. Also left my parents when 18 in another country and didnt have anyone around to ask , like a sister or aunt so used to look things up on Readers Digest medical book! Also got reactions to medications... so hence started my searches on Internet. Total distrust. However, thanks for explaining this, makes sense, am constantly on high alert and reading my body like radar.
i do actually have medical issues such as prior cancer and glaucoma etc., but how I am handling it is not good. And in my mind I imagine the worse case scenario, its very hard on me. J.

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@crankyunicorn68

I have been experiencing tremors, internal vibrations, trouble walking and talking. I've got to get a second opinion because my neurologist doesn't think it's anything to worry about. I have RA, Fibro, MCTD, and other things. I'm thinking MS because I have never heard of the other diseases cause this trouble. Any ideas?

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I think you have lyme disease

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@lacy2

hi all and @moondusk Teleconference with neurologist, had peripheral neuropathy since 2106 and some other things and started tremors probably six months ago.. I thought it could be dental numbing...eg lidocaine, epiniphrine etc. but he doesnt think those drugs have lasting effect... but said Essential Tremor. Although he had been sent copy of my lastest blood tests, I was the one who mentioned very low on Vit D and he said yes, and a bit low on B12. Thankful the tremours arenot painful but have other pain causing issues, so adding it all up, its a bit hard to separate and treat... I have had anxiety and stress on and off for many yerars and I too edo not think these tremors are caused by stress etc. I was not surprised he didnt suggest a cure or how to cope... but lucky to even speak wtih him with covid going on. .. ugh

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Anxiety is one of those experiences/conditions that is often viewed in negative terms and used as a fall back when physical symptoms/medical conditions cannot be explained. As a mental health professional, I would never diagnose someone with anxiety or use anxiety as a reason for a physical symptom/medical condition without doing an evaluation. All of us experience anxiety during our life. It can be protective as a warning that we need to pay attention to something and protect ourselves. Certainly the person’s coping skills need to be healthy. (driving during rush hour in an unfamiliar area - pay attention, choose a different route vs road rage). But, we are also resilient. We can often manage the stress without relying on another pill. This is where an evaluation comes in. It will assist in determining whether the anxiety is a normal response or has reached a clinical level that needs intervention. Initially, three factors that should be considered: Intensity (severe vs unpleasant, constant vs periodic), interference (interferes with daily living experiences), appropriate ( is it in proportion to the experience). Using anxiety as the default cause for a physical symptom and potential medical condition creates more problems than it solves. A premature, and often faulty, diagnosis of anxiety can lead to increased anxiety, a distraction from the medical condition that should be monitored, misuse of mental health medications, a deterioration of functioning, and then some. I hope the medical profession will heed best practice standards and stop prematurely using anxiety as the default cause of a physical symptom/ medical condition.

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