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Body vibrations when falling asleep or waking?

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@arthur57

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!!

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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.