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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Internal vibrations - I also have them at night when in bed. I love the tuning fork description! I'm going to use that from now on because it fits perfectly. I have Hereditary Neuropathy and Pressure Palsies (HNPP) and I just assumed it's related to that because there are sooo many issues with that. I see some people talking about rice. I don't eat rice so it's not that for me. Mine is strongest in my chest and maybe arms. My legs have so many other stronger sensations that would mask it. I think we may just feel it most in bed because we're lying still and it's quiet. I notice other issues more then too. I can feel the vibrations now sitting quietly at my computer. I asked a PCP about the vibrations years ago and anxiety was the response. It's not. I don't take any mental health meds. I stopped working two years ago and feel more relaxed now that in 40 years. When a doctor says something odd is anxiety, that's their way of saying I have no idea so the ball is back in your court. I rarely have an external tremor and when I do I feel it's related to low blood sugar. My neurologist always holds my hand when talking to me and has commented more than once that she feels a tremor even when there is nothing visual. So I think she can feel the tuning fork. It's a bit unnerving and just one more thing that makes it harder to go to sleep. I have noticed it more again in recent months or longer. I'm on various cancer meds so I'm not sure if those might impact it? Maybe other meds impact it for some of you? Meds/supplements can really impact my neuropathy. I do get afib periodically due to cancer meds, but the vibrations happen when I'm not in afib so it's not cardiac related and I had it long before afib showed up. Good luck to all with this, it's annoying to say the least, and thanks for the great description.

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Internal vibrations - I also have them at night when in bed. I love the tuning fork description! I'm going to use that from now on because it fits perfectly. I have Hereditary Neuropathy and Pressure Palsies (HNPP) and I just assumed it's related to that because there are sooo many issues with that. I see some people talking about rice. I don't eat rice so it's not that for me. Mine is strongest in my chest and maybe arms. My legs have so many other stronger sensations that would mask it. I think we may just feel it most in bed because we're lying still and it's quiet. I notice other issues more then too. I can feel the vibrations now sitting quietly at my computer. I asked a PCP about the vibrations years ago and anxiety was the response. It's not. I don't take any mental health meds. I stopped working two years ago and feel more relaxed now that in 40 years. When a doctor says something odd is anxiety, that's their way of saying I have no idea so the ball is back in your court. I rarely have an external tremor and when I do I feel it's related to low blood sugar. My neurologist always holds my hand when talking to me and has commented more than once that she feels a tremor even when there is nothing visual. So I think she can feel the tuning fork. It's a bit unnerving and just one more thing that makes it harder to go to sleep. I have noticed it more again in recent months or longer. I'm on various cancer meds so I'm not sure if those might impact it? Maybe other meds impact it for some of you? Meds/supplements can really impact my neuropathy. I do get afib periodically due to cancer meds, but the vibrations happen when I'm not in afib so it's not cardiac related and I had it long before afib showed up. Good luck to all with this, it's annoying to say the least, and thanks for the great description.

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When I was in my 20’s I had them in my head. No one knew what it was. Tuning fork is a perfect description. I now get what I describe as thrills in my chest and I’m having a brain mri this week. I have been prescribed gabapentin and was told the myelin is shredding around my nerves. I’m 73 now.

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When I was in my 20’s I had them in my head. No one knew what it was. Tuning fork is a perfect description. I now get what I describe as thrills in my chest and I’m having a brain mri this week. I have been prescribed gabapentin and was told the myelin is shredding around my nerves. I’m 73 now.

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Good luck with your MRI. I'll be interested to see what they determine is causing your issues. Does the gabapentin help? By thrills, I'm thinking maybe it comes and goes or a sensation that travels?

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Good luck with your MRI. I'll be interested to see what they determine is causing your issues. Does the gabapentin help? By thrills, I'm thinking maybe it comes and goes or a sensation that travels?

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It’s always in my chest and comes and goes but lasts for long enough that it worries me. It’s more frequent at night when ai lie down but also happens at times during the day when I sit down.
I’ll post the mri results when I get them.

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It’s always in my chest and comes and goes but lasts for long enough that it worries me. It’s more frequent at night when ai lie down but also happens at times during the day when I sit down.
I’ll post the mri results when I get them.

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Yes, I have them very bad in my head and body and raises my blood pressure that I started ta
King medicine for it which I don't like because I think this got to be with the vibrations, never have problems with my blood pressure.

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I have them come and go, and they seem isolated to my lower extremities. Sometimes it’s like a cell phone that I’m sitting on, other times it’s just a low constant sensation. I’m still struggling a little with anxiety, so I’m almost certain that’s part of it - but I’m suspecting that another part is simply just the joy of MS…

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I have them come and go, and they seem isolated to my lower extremities. Sometimes it’s like a cell phone that I’m sitting on, other times it’s just a low constant sensation. I’m still struggling a little with anxiety, so I’m almost certain that’s part of it - but I’m suspecting that another part is simply just the joy of MS…

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I honestly think the vibrations trick your brain into thinking its anxiety causing the vibrations when it's really the other way around. It doesn't hurt, but it's a bit unsettling. Cell phone buzzing on silent is also a good analogy. Low constant sensation is also a good description. Hard to explain to someone that doesn't have it. Thanks for sharing.

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Mine is the exact description of what I tell people, it’s like my phone is in my back pocket on vibrate. So weird. I usually have that feeling in my legs and feet, like I’m walking on something moving.

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It’s always in my chest and comes and goes but lasts for long enough that it worries me. It’s more frequent at night when ai lie down but also happens at times during the day when I sit down.
I’ll post the mri results when I get them.

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I have had these internal tremors on and off for many years. I feel it can be from Lyme disease as I was tested and found to be positive.
I also drink a lot of diet soda which contains a lot of caffeine. Sometimes I feel this could be contributing to
the tremors. I am trying to cut down and drink more water, to see if it helps.

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Yes, I have internal vibrations, like shaking, quite often. Doctor tells me it is central nervous system. When it gets overwhelming I take medicine for it which calms the throbbing heart and the shaking.

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