Internal vibration sensation - caused by stress??

hi all, so with stopping my commute and sleeping better during lockdown, i saw a big improvement in my symptoms. the main thing that stayed was constant ringing in my ears and noise sesitivity that causes my body to jump e.g. when a car goes past when i am relaxing.

sadly with the chronic stress i am under the nervous system hypersensitivity is back with a vengance - horrible internal vibrations, tight muscles, weird fuzzy feeling in head like im about to have a seizure, visual weirdness, horrible anxiety, sensitivity to light and heart doing all sorts of funny beats. constant headache. my view is that chronic stress has impacted our bodies to the point where it can bot cope and has rewired our brain. they call it neuroplasticity. i have no solution for this but it makes life utterly s**t. if anyone has any tips please help!

Hi Sally4Edgar- I know your post is old however hope you've gotten closer to some answers. I'm letting you know I've had "similar" symptoms. I'm 53 year's of age. Have had an MRI done in 2018, Vestibular tests, the MRI did find 2 small white matter lesions, one in my Dorsal Pons legion which was termed a "Vasucular Variant" and other in the Front Lobal region, the Neurologist stated that's not the cause. I like you was thinking MS- Mutiple Sclerosis, but Nuero stated no as there was NO lesions typical of Demyelinative Plaques which is often found with MS, however I'll state after chatting with some MS patients sometimes there not there and reason for needing Lumbar Puncture to check for lesions on spine, which I never had done, scared to. My Nuero recommended I could opt for a second opinion I've wanted but stated they'll find nothing. All my vestibular tests ruled out any findings. Seen a cardiologist, had a series of tests in 2018, even sent home with a heart holtor monitor for a week, no findings in all tests.

My symptoms are, vibration in my head at every waking moment, when I fall asleep my back vibrates, it feels almost as though my heart is racing with it as well, hard to describe, very strange. Also I've had floating in my 24/7 for 3 year's. Tingling in feet, more so right foot, fatigue, both my ears have it seems some type of Psoriasis, itch and scab. In August of this year I developed Tinnitus/ringing in ears. My neck is holding extreme amounts of stress, having to hold it certain way from all the floating. A couple months ago began with headaches. Sometimes my head vibrates so much with feeling fuzzy, feels my mind is going to lose it.

In 1996 I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism, a beign tumour was found and surgically removed. Have been on Levothyroxine a thyroid medication since. In 1993, had a full Hysterectomy, was placed on Premairn /hormonal replacement. When I had to stop taking it in 2017 is when I began noticing these bizarre symptoms.

This past month I've had two batches of blood work, full blood panel, as well as extensive Antibody tests to check for Autoimmune Diseases, I thought possibly Sjogren's but that returned negative as all the other tests did. Had a CT Scan, no findings. Seen a Audiologist for my Tinnitus, nothing found except high pitch is slightly affected and that's common as we age. Doctor wants me to see a Audiologist to have EVG done. to have a caloric test performed to see if it's coming from my vestibular system in my ears. I have a suspicion it could be coming from neck but also could be in connection with other undiagnosed underlying health issues. I've been a lot of reading stories that Autoimmune Diseases can "sometimes" hard to detect as sometimes blood results don't indicate any findings, they can return negative. Another important thing I've learned is even healthy people can have a positive on a ANA with a low Titer value but doesn't mean they have a Autoimmune Disease. So Rheumatologist shpuld go by symptoms and blood work, however they can't treat with medication until there in fact blood tests indicating Antibodies and than need to find out exactly what kind of Autoimmune Disease it is. I've spoken to a couple women that have Autoimmune and they stated it took a couple year's or more before their blood tests returned Positive. Sometimes major stress can be the trigger for Autoimmune Disease.

"Last month my ANA was positive with a Titer value of 1:40 which is a soft positive so my doctor ordered extensive Antibody tests and set me up with a Rheumatologist and those tests returned negative. ENA, C3/CR, Etc... Although those are negative doesn't necessarily mean anything in my understanding after chatting with those whom have Autoimmune Diseases, sometimes as year's pass it can be positive. When I spoke to the Rheumatologist I asked her if she's ever had anyone with similar symptoms as mine, and there's never any diagnosis, she answered yes, she stated sometimes nothing ever shows up in tests and people have symptoms for years with no answers but she did state, "although it is quite a struggle with those symptoms, nothing being found means it's not life threatening".

The fact you have cervical vertebrae and two anterior spondylolisthesis - one cervical, one lumbar, that very could well be the issue. Maybe a second or even third opinion would give some answers. Cervical issues can even cause Vertigo and Tinnitus. My friend had slept the wrong way and developed terrible Vertigo, resulted in a pinch nerve and went to a Chiropractor, had his neck realigned and cured his Vertigo, but I'm not suggesting anyone to opt for that as I've read some stories that to make sure it's a Chiropractor that knows what they're doing. Also there's Cervical Tinnutis caused from cervical issue's, so what I'm meaning is Cervical region I would assume could cause other symptoms. You could have other issues with in addition with your Vertebrae or it may not be that at all. "Could simply be just Anxiety as mine may be too". As for your palpitations which turned out no findings and I've had for 25 year's are benign. Having symptoms of not understanding what it is can spike anxiety and therefore palpitations, so that could be from worrying about your vibrations. Also I'd suggest getting a complete TSH panel, TSH, T4 and Free T3, thyroid can cause numerous symptoms, well beyond what's typically found on internet or stated by doctors, palpitations can be a cause from that. Also pre-menopause and menopause can cause an array of symptoms as well, including palpitations. Have your Vitamin D, B12, Ferritin and Hemglobin checked. All of these can play on the central nervous system, Neurological system. All I mentioned does.

I'll hopefully be getting a second Neurologist opinion. My doctor had a Neurologist look at my old records from first Neurologist that conducted the tests but stated they didn't see the two small white matter lesions as an issue but my doctor is most likely going to set me up an appointment.

I think in my opinion the neurological system is complex, anything can affect it, from anxiety, stress, lack of sleep, medications, caffeine, diet, deficient in vitamins, nutrients, health issues, and so many other things. So it can take a while to get to root cause.

I sincerely apologize for the length of my comment but wanted to share some things as I know you're exhausted and worried cause I feel for you as I understand dealing with the same. I hope we all struggling get some answers.

I have this as well. Its happened on and off for years, usually when my anxiety level is high. it used to happen only while going to sleep or lying down. now it happens all day. I think its related to excess adrenaline to be honest. Im going on 3 months this time around. it also wakes me up throughout the night and causes the sensation of needing to stretch my body.

Hi, i dont know how old you are but im on a Facebook group for women going thru perimenopause. This can, for some start in the 30s but 40s for most. internal vibrations are a very very common symptom for perimenopause. if you've not already explored this it may be worth discussing with your doctor

sally I have just found this web site, as I was trying to find information on internal tremors, I am unsure how long ago you wrote into this page.

are you happy to still discuss this ? reading your post is like I have written it as my symptoms are so like yours, I have tried everything to help myself I like you have had a neck/spine and brain MRI back in January, I saw a neurosurgeon who informed me that I had MS although I had numbness in my hands and feet at that time, the tremors came as soon as he advised me I had MS very strange!

I decided I wanted a second opinion this time seeing a neurologist who looked at my MRI and the problems I have had with my neck and spine over the past four years and he said he did not believe I had MS, that what he saw in my brain scan (white dots) he would expect to see in a lady of my age. due to covid I was unable to see him this was a video consultation, back in April but as I was still worried I was able to see the neurologist in September face to face where he reiterated that he believed I did not have MS, he advised me to go home and enjoy my life, but I don't seem to be able to do that, as the numbness and internal tremors are becoming worse. I don't feel stressed, but I may not realize that I am, as the MS diagnoses plays on my mind, have you or anyone else on this thread any words of wisdom, I really could do with some advice I forgot to say I am 63 and still fit, I run, cycle, box and do general fitness and other than this huge problem my health would be good.

I set up an account JUST so I could reply to this message. I'm a 40 year old male and have A LOT of the same symptoms described. Internal vibrations and pulsing that lasts about 30 seconds. First noticed it while in bed. But then started to notice the Vibrations during the day. I had an MRI done and showed nothing.

I decided to try getting rid of a lot of foods that might trigger the vibrations. I went off ALCOHOL, COFFEE, SUGAR, FRUIT SUGAR, and WHEAT. After changing my diet, I'm pretty sure the Vibrations WENT AWAY!

I started eating those foods again and the VIBRATIONS CAME BACK. As I type, I'm off COFFEE, ALCOHOL, and SUGAR and I think they are going away again.

It could be coincidence and maybe there is a rhythm or season to the vibrations coming and going, but with a little time I think I'll find that it's food related.

It's definitely a scary thing to feel your vibrations. And occasionally I'll look at my hands to make sure they aren't shaking worry it's the start of MS. I hope this helps someone out there!

Hey! have you been having any muscle spasms throughout your body or any body pain (like neck or back etc.)?

the same thing happened to me this year. i have had every test, seen every doctor, and the internal buzzing is from anxiety. i know how to temporarily stop it, but i haven't figured out how to make it go away forever like how i used to be. I also have neck issues and this year my arms were going numb at night from sleeping on my pillow wrong. i've had multiple blood tests, ekgs, heart monitor, thyroid tests, MRI of my head, xray of my neck, and everything comes back normal. i tried anti-anxiety meds, they took the anxiety away, but were making me really hot, sweat, and have panic attacks at night so i stopped. all of this started when i found out my mom had cancer, she had a major surgery to remove it right before coronavirus happened, then i was on medicine for an infection and was getting heart palpitations, then i had an allergic reaction to a medicine, then panic and severe anxiety attacks. now i just have the buzzing, and that buzzing is what creates the fast heartbeat if it becomes too much. and i just want it to go away. its worse at night than during the day, and i stretch at night involuntarily to try and make it go away. i wish my fears would stop making my body buzz. if i stare at the wall or figure out how to not think about anything, thats when i'm normal! lol

Hi.

sorry for jumping into this thread but I have started having all the symptoms you mentioned since the 3rd December.

I'm 39 and i started to get occassional body twitches in random parts of my body. I also have weird sensations like numbness although I wasn't completely numb in my hands, cheeks and forehead. I had pins and needles also in random parts of my body and I've had a stiff neck and dull ache in my middle back for a few weeks that comes and goes.

I started the internal vibrations on the 3rd of this month and it started in my upper right arm and then over the course of a few days was everywhere. I experienced it mainly in bed and it stopped after about 1 minute of lying still. if I moved It would start again for another minute or so and then stop. some days it horrible and other days its hardly there.

when I try to explain it to anyone they look at me like I'm crazy and my wife can't feel anything when I say I'm vibrating.

last night I could hear the vibrating in my ears when lying in bed which was horrible.

doctors don't seem to be too bothered by it. I had full blood test done and all came back fine and I have referred myself to a neurologist who says all is OK from his examination and I had a head and full spine mri last week and awaiting results from that. awful time waiting as a lot of these symptoms are very worrying and if you were to Google any of them, you basically have a disease that will lead to a shorter life.

Nice to hear im not alone with this.

Adam