Body vibrations when falling asleep or waking?

I have these every so often. But I believe they are related to the Small Fiber Sensory Neuropathy that I received as a gift with the advent of Sjogren's Syndrome. When I really push myself they happen and I notice them most at night. Have any of you tried taking Vit. B12 in the Methocobalomin ( hope I spelled that right) form, 1000 mg. a day. It may help the vibrating. I started it today after a lot of research.

I have this same symptoms that you have. I have heard and read about B12. Best taken on an empty stomach. i also have started on this. This happens to me when I am laying down and about to sleep. I am awakened by these vibrations but when I change position, sometimes they stop.

I have the same thing. I was vaccinated and boosted and had covid before any symptoms started. A few months later, I developed paresthesias and numbness, and then this vibration sensation, at first just a humming, then a vibration in my jaw, during and immediately after sleep. After a lot of testing, I discovered subclinical hypothyroidism and then Hashimoto's thyroiditis. I believe the Hashimoto's was triggered by the vaccine or the virus as well. After starting synthroid, the paresthesias and numbness went away, but the vibrations have stuck around. They occur throughout my body but are concentrated in jaw, neck, and shoulder. Benadryl seems to help somewhat--at least it helps me sleep through the nights when it is really intense. I am worried about the progression of this, but comforted that the sensation goes away during waking life. But I am concerned about the loss of sleep over time, and wondering what the mechanism is at the heart of this.

For the past few weeks I have been feeling like I am shaking inside when I lay down to sleep. At first it was just when I lay down, and then it started more when I wake up throughout the night. I initially thought the bed was shaking or it was vertigo, but the room wasn't spinning. I had blood work pulled at the ER and even had a brain scan. I had an echo a few months ago (trying to normalize blood pressure- another story). All came back well. I changed a medication recently for blood pressure and wonder if its that. I have tried to explain this to family and no one has ever heard of it. Last night when it happened I quickly checked my heart rate and breathing. All is fine. I don't seem to be in any pain, but it's a scary feeling. If I sit up it stops. If I shift positions it stops. It doesn't happen as soon as I lay down, but soon after. I think I am overall in good health, so I don't know what this is. I am following up with a neurologist too. But it is so hard to describe to be. Once it felt like vibrations and other times is like shaking. Not in my arms, legs or hands, just upper body and head. I am concerned.

I have the exact same symptoms. It started about three years ago. I am not in any medication so I do not think that is causing these vibrations. I have been to cardiologists, neurologists, and endocrinologists.. They look at me like I am crazy. When I mentioned this to my Primary Care Doctor, she said it was stress which clearly it is not. Still no answers..

Your symptoms sound a lot like mine. My overall health has been quite good as well. Mine started over a year ago now after being prescribed klonopin for a sleep issue. My tremors started at night but then became a daytime issue as well. Stopped the klonopin cold turkey after 7 months and symptoms were bad for several months after (now 10 months off Klonopin) My daytime tremors faded and are gone, but I still have nightime tremors/vibrations in upper body area as well. Also, like you not in arms/legs either. I do know klonopin withdrawal (especially cold turkey) can cause these issues, however, I am wondering why they are only happening during sleep and when waking up? I'd like to know what your neurologist tells you after your visit. I also saw one almost 5 months ago and he had no idea?? He thought the klonopin should have left my system by that time but I've read it can stick around for many months/even beyond a year etc. The only other thing I can think of is that I did have mild covid and subsequently a covid vaccine about 2 months prior to my symptoms starting as well. So in my case, I'm suspecting either the effects of that terrible drug or covid/vaccine possibly as well? I guess I'll never know for sure but the fact that it is now happening only at night is perplexing to say the least? good luck to you and please report back after your neurology appt. Thanks!!

Think I might have started this thread back in August 2022. There still has not been a single night that I do not have the vibrations just while falling asleep or when I wake up. Obviously don't know if they go on while I am asleep but I don't think so. Good news is that they appear to be harmless and have never gotten worse. Stress or something that wakes you suddenly will sometimes make them stronger but not longer in duration. Recommend just relaxing and let yourself fail asleep. Waking up to stop them just means you go through the cycle again. While there are replies that mention potential causes there is not a common one that links all of us to them. All of my medical check ups have been normal and I have no other medical issues and have not been on any medications. Would be interested if someone would test me while I am having the vibrations to see if they are real, a sensation or the source of the vibrations. Mine currently are in my upper abdomen. Good luck and let us know if you find out anything new.

The good news is indeed they appear to be harmless, but it does scare you when they first show up. I agree, the cause of this probably varies from person to person. I am convinced mine are either due to klonopin or covid or vaccine. Otherwise it was weird timing. The klonopin caused tremors, body buzzing, and weird eye nerve twitching. When I stopped the drug the eye issues resolved immediately, the daytime body buzzing eventually improved and has since left town, But the nighttime tremors/vibrations continue although not to degree they used to be. I am actually scheduled to see neurologist again next month as a follow up, although I can't imagine he will have any other words of wisdom for me lol. My initial visit was just to make sure something more serious might not be coming on such as PD etc. After a battery of tests he said he saw no signs of anything concerning. My question to him this time will be whether ones central nervous system can be more vulnerable during sleep than waking hours? I still suspect it has something to do with the klonopin as a protracted withdrawal symptom, which unfortunately can last for quite some time, at least based upon my research. Best to all in 2024.

The above comments about “vibrations” occurring in bed make me curious about a feeling that wakes me up that I felt was an earthquake. After the second episode I began to question my earthquake theory (no earthquakes were reported in my area). The comment that referred to iL F N could be the culprit because I live in a large retirement building and both episodes occurred very early in morning (when maintenance may be starting up large equipment on the roof). This is a curious predicament and will seek answers from any of you. Thanks, Bette

I get that sometimes too . I have major digestive disorders last 10 years. I think the Vagus Nerve is over stimulated. I’ve recently been experiencing what feels like my heart ♥️ stopping for a few seconds as I’m dozing off then I get a strong heart beat after . It can go on for 1.5 hours or more more !
I’ve had pvcs on and off most of my life but take Heart Calm for those .
All these Dr’s just can’t explain this stuff . We are more or less on our own to figure this stuff out .