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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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abcarlson | @abcarlson | May 12, 2023
In reply to @californiazebra "Hi @idazoner1 -- I often think I feel cell phone vibrations, but when I reach down..." + (show)
@californiazebra

Hi @idazoner1 -- I often think I feel cell phone vibrations, but when I reach down and touch my phone (I keep it clipped on my waistband for easy access) it's not vibrating and I don't have any recent messages. My son told me that is a common phenomenon with people kind of like how you still feel like you're on a boat after you get off, or feel the waves after you leave the ocean, etc. I think our brain gets stuck repeating sensations it felt earlier.

I just googled it and: Phantom vibration is the perception that one's cell phone is vibrating when it's not. It is characterized as a tactile hallucination since the brain perceives a sensation that is not present. 9 out of 10 people that carry a cell phone get them. Good news -- it's normal!!!

P.S. Brief phantom cell phone vibrations are not to be confused with the non-stop tuning fork vibrations we get with neuropathy or possibly other medical conditions. I get non-stop vibrations with neuropathy for days, weeks or months and it's annoying.

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Yes , I was just diagnosed with Poly Neuropathy. And the doctor said well your nerves are dying ! I ask what was the fix and she said you have to deal with it and there's nothing they can do.. I love the fact that they just say oh , well this is life ! Don't think so but I am no Dr. Best of luck to all . Gotta find some kind of solution..

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abcarlson | @abcarlson | May 12, 2023
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@katdavine

Your symptoms sound exactly what I have been experiencing since April 2020. I have gone to cardiologist and went through many test….nothing! Then went to two Neurologist and again they couldn’t find anything physically wrong. Every time they asked if I was anxious and yes I’m anxious about these vibrations. It wasn’t until I read an article on Long Haul Covid that I saw people with identical symptoms. What a relief!! I’ll go anywhere any time to find treatment for these vibrations because I am starting to see problems with my dexterity and balance.

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Exactly right ! It's definitely affecting my balance and other nerves, autonomic nervous system ! Not fun .

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sbv | @sbv | May 12, 2023
In reply to @efptoz "Hi everyone. I also am experiencing what I associate as internal tremors (vibrations) for over a..." + (show)
@efptoz

Hi everyone. I also am experiencing what I associate as internal tremors (vibrations) for over a year now. For most of the year, I have thought it to be from an external source. but after experimenting I can conclude that it is an not caused by an outside condition. Here is how I describe my symptoms:

- a buzzing or vibrating sensation similar to a haptic feedback from games and phone on vibrate mode. It felt like my bed and the walls were also vibrating (based on touch)
- the sensations occur in the head, inner-ear (tinnitus got a lot worse), face, shoulder, arms, legs (quad area), back
- sometimes it can be pulsing or sometimes it goes in waves
- i can sense the vibrations in the back of my head (skull)
- spasms in the abdomen area (gut)
- it caused me tremendous anxiety and stress not knowing exactly what's happening. I thought it was from electromagnetic waves or even sound waves.
- it's the worst at night and I wake up unable to sleep. Sometimes I can't sleep at all and I have bouts of insomnia for almost two weeks until I couldn't take it anymore and left my home
- moved away and for some reason it disappeared. Thinking that it was gone I decided to go back home. The anxiety came back not knowing if it was going to happen again (it did).
- I moved to another house because I couldn't deal with my own place
- The last 3 months has brought me clarity. The tremors and vibrations in the new environment didn't go away this time but I was able to ignore it most of the time and was able to sleep.
- This is when I started looking into possible neurological causes or disorders. This is how I assumed that it's stress induced "internal tremor".
- I slowly started easing myself into what I thought was a hostile environment (my home). I can now sleep in my own bed again.
- I have yet to see my doctor but I do plan on getting some tests for PD or MS for even more clarity on my situation. I'm also considering tests for detecting hormone imbalances, systemic inflamation and heavy metals.
- The worst thing about this has been the anxiety and stress that it generated due to it being invisible. That prevented me from being able to sleep. It's the lack of sleep that has caused me to breakdown.

Feel free to ask me any questions. I hope everyone here stays strong and you are not alone.

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I think you don’t need to worry about this so much. It’s happened to see and it’s just my digestive tract working.
It first feel like it’s external, but then you become aware it’s deep inside you. There’s no pain? More like a buzzing feeling. But you may want to address your anxiety

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joyajoe | @joyajoe | May 12, 2023

I developed internal tremors after I broke my hip. Thought it was a result, my
doctors felt if it didn’t go away in a few weeks it would be permanent. It never left. I also have Neurofibromitosis Type 2, which I had been able to control with meds( had children to raise) . Nothing helps now, the tumors have spread throughout nervous system and that may be the cause. Doctors say there has never been treatment for internal tremors. Some people do get lucky and are
able to manage it. Some use alcohol ( I’m not a drinker,don’t like alcohol),
zanax and valium sometimes help. I now have cancer also, nothing an help me now. Try a tranquilizer for sleep,it helps for a while. Gabapentin in large doses
works well for me. Vood lick to everyone suffering with this.

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joyajoe | @joyajoe | May 12, 2023
In reply to @abcarlson "Yes , I was just diagnosed with Poly Neuropathy. And the doctor said well your nerves..." + (show)
@abcarlson

Yes , I was just diagnosed with Poly Neuropathy. And the doctor said well your nerves are dying ! I ask what was the fix and she said you have to deal with it and there's nothing they can do.. I love the fact that they just say oh , well this is life ! Don't think so but I am no Dr. Best of luck to all . Gotta find some kind of solution..

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Believe me, when a doctor says “ you have to live with it”
you do. There’s nothing that can be done to help. I constantly cook and bake, to keep my hands moving.
Certain parts of the body are worse with each person, When your nerves start to go find an activity that distracts you. If you are still working ,think about disability. You need time to focus on your issues. I was disabled at 50, that was pushing it. I loved my job, but like myself better now. I’ve had Neurofibromitosis Type II since birth, learned to bake , opened a bakery and that helped me deal with everything. Now I also have Cancer,
and other issues. Baking and cooking saved my life. I was helping myself, qnd people enjoyed it. Now I am too old to do anything but cook and bake for friends. A distraction is all you can give yourself. IT WORKS.
Good luck

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notgoodvibrations | @notgoodvibrations | May 16, 2023

Hi,
I wish there was more research to determine if Covid vaccines can initiate internal tremors/vibrations. I began with the silent or internal vibrations a short period after my second Covid Vaccine. I didn't know what to do about them and waited awhile before I could see a Neurologist. They are full body vibrations at times and other times it is only my feet and lower legs. The Neurologist started me on Alpha Lipoic Acid 600 mg daily. I took it over a year and eventually it calmed down, although not totally gone. It is worst when I am trying to fall asleep or during the night, they are present when I awaken. During the day, they are not as noticeable except for my feet. Then I got my 6th Covid Vaccine booster and a week and a half later, they came back in full force. Very discouraging. In my mind, the vaccine may have been the cause. I also have much louder ringing in my ears during the same period. Neurologist said that anxiety can also initiate them but although he has heard about this, he is uncertain of the cause. I felt like I was going crazy trying to explain what I was feeling to my physician. Sometimes I thought there must be a huge machinery room on the floor below me in the hospital because I could feel it vibrating and had to check with others to see if they also felt the vibration, which of course they could not. It is not painful but very unnerving and interferes with my sleep and makes me feel more anxious. Hope we all get relief.

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mitfit | @mitfit | May 17, 2023
In reply to @notgoodvibrations "Hi, I wish there was more research to determine if Covid vaccines can initiate internal tremors/vibrations...." + (show)
@notgoodvibrations

Hi,
I wish there was more research to determine if Covid vaccines can initiate internal tremors/vibrations. I began with the silent or internal vibrations a short period after my second Covid Vaccine. I didn't know what to do about them and waited awhile before I could see a Neurologist. They are full body vibrations at times and other times it is only my feet and lower legs. The Neurologist started me on Alpha Lipoic Acid 600 mg daily. I took it over a year and eventually it calmed down, although not totally gone. It is worst when I am trying to fall asleep or during the night, they are present when I awaken. During the day, they are not as noticeable except for my feet. Then I got my 6th Covid Vaccine booster and a week and a half later, they came back in full force. Very discouraging. In my mind, the vaccine may have been the cause. I also have much louder ringing in my ears during the same period. Neurologist said that anxiety can also initiate them but although he has heard about this, he is uncertain of the cause. I felt like I was going crazy trying to explain what I was feeling to my physician. Sometimes I thought there must be a huge machinery room on the floor below me in the hospital because I could feel it vibrating and had to check with others to see if they also felt the vibration, which of course they could not. It is not painful but very unnerving and interferes with my sleep and makes me feel more anxious. Hope we all get relief.

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Yes, I have the internal vibrations and shaking. It comes and goes. Don’t know the cause ….

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trishamac | @trishamac | May 17, 2023
In reply to @notgoodvibrations "Hi, I wish there was more research to determine if Covid vaccines can initiate internal tremors/vibrations...." + (show)
@notgoodvibrations

Hi,
I wish there was more research to determine if Covid vaccines can initiate internal tremors/vibrations. I began with the silent or internal vibrations a short period after my second Covid Vaccine. I didn't know what to do about them and waited awhile before I could see a Neurologist. They are full body vibrations at times and other times it is only my feet and lower legs. The Neurologist started me on Alpha Lipoic Acid 600 mg daily. I took it over a year and eventually it calmed down, although not totally gone. It is worst when I am trying to fall asleep or during the night, they are present when I awaken. During the day, they are not as noticeable except for my feet. Then I got my 6th Covid Vaccine booster and a week and a half later, they came back in full force. Very discouraging. In my mind, the vaccine may have been the cause. I also have much louder ringing in my ears during the same period. Neurologist said that anxiety can also initiate them but although he has heard about this, he is uncertain of the cause. I felt like I was going crazy trying to explain what I was feeling to my physician. Sometimes I thought there must be a huge machinery room on the floor below me in the hospital because I could feel it vibrating and had to check with others to see if they also felt the vibration, which of course they could not. It is not painful but very unnerving and interferes with my sleep and makes me feel more anxious. Hope we all get relief.

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Mine started with my bed. I had the same mattress for almost 10 years and, suddenly, I started feeling what seemed like intense electric shocks hitting my head and traveling to my feet. At the same time, the middle of my bed started sinking. After dealing with this and trying to find out why this was happening, I had had enough. So my daughter bought me a Sleep Number bed. After a few nights, the same thing started happening. It became worse and the bed literally started inflating and deflating even when I unplugged it. After a couple of weeks of that insanity, my daughter sent the Sleep Number back and replaced it with a pillowtop 14" deep mattress. Within a week, THIS bed started sinking in the middle. That was when the stress became unmanageable. My blood pressure was sky high and, at the ER, I was diagnosed with delusions and sent home. I now live in an IL facility that has saved my life but has little effect on the tremors.

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betterdays | @betterdays | Jul 31, 2023

Yes! A buzzing/vibration all over the body, worse when I'm lying down. Not painful, per say- but disturbing and uncomfortable. I am otherwise a pretty healthy person. Hardly anyone, including my doctor, knows what I'm talking about.

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