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Body vibrations when falling asleep or waking?
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I have the same… vibrations when falling asleep or waking up, in my head, chest and sometimes arms…sometimes mild, sometimes all night. I attribute them to cervical nerve compression or stenosis because they appeared around the same time. But now, as my neck improves and the vibrations persist, I wonder if they are related.
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Hello Trait,
Have you had any results or diagnosis explaining the issue? The same exact thing is happening to me, for nearly a month now. In my case however, it often also happens when I'm falling asleep, but in general, I wake up after the same number of hours.
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Hello @traut4 and @medskush, Welcome to Connect. Here's some information on the topic that may explain what is happening:
"The term for this is sleep myoclonus, or hypnic myoclonus, and occurs when your brain is shifting from one sleep phase to another. The physical ..."
-- Weird Feelings in my Head (Tingly, Brain Zaps, Anxiety) When Falling Asleep:
https://www.sleepadvisor.org/weird-feeling-when-trying-to-fall-asleep/
@traut4 you mentioned cervical nerve compression or stenosis and your neck has been improving but the vibrations persist. Did you have any surgeries or procedures done to your neck or spine? Did your surgeon or doctor have any thoughts on your question?
@medskush it sounds like you have a similar problem with the vibrations when falling asleep or waking up. Have you seen a doctor about your symptoms?