Can internal tremors caused by cervical spine issues?
I was diagnosed with degenerative disc disease. I have herniated discs at the C4 through C7 level. I have arthritis and bone spurs as well. I started injections in January and they worked. I didn’t have to get another one until May but after that, my mother had an emergency and I had to stay in an uncomfortable recliner in a hospital for a few weeks and I’m sure that I irritated my neck. I started to have symptoms in July, where I would have numbness in my fingertips, weakness in my arms and legs, and this horrible internal vibration feeling, it feels like I’m shaking in my chest and my neck. It’s like I’m shivering in these areas, but I’m not cold. I am convinced that it has to do with the mild to moderate spinal cord compression I have at three levels, but my doctor doesn’t think they related. I was told it is probably anxiety, but it has nothing to do with any of my emotions as it’s a constant presence. It’s more profound at night because I’m not moving around, but if I sit still during the day, I can feel it. It’s driving me crazy. Is this possibility caused by the cervical issues I have? Has anyone experienced this? I had a brain scan and it was completely normal.
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Curious if anyone has had a diagnosis that explains the cause of the internal vibrations and then if they found a successful treatment.
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1 Reaction@wardb4 I'm sorry to hear what you are experiencing - it seems I am mirroring everything you have. I have had 2 C-spine MRIs, a brain MRI and an EMG. I also had a cortisone injection into C-7. The injection helped with the upper arm pain and the numb thumbs and fingers (due to severe spinal stenosis) - but it seemed to intensify the internal tremors/vibrations. They have become very intense when I'm in bed but do persist throughout the day. My GL insists that I have Restless Leg Syndrome and wants me to take Gabapentin but my Spine Doctor says that is not correct. So I'm seeing a neurologist the end of April. . . Hope you find relief
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