vibrations in right heel

[SHELLYMCD]

Hi,
I am a 37 year old female and I have had these vibrations in my right heel that are rythmic in nature for the last 24 hours.  Less noticable when standing but feels like a cell phone is in my foot.  Not on any meds, no other symptoms of ms other than I have noticed a slight decrease in vision the last month (no double vision or blindness) but then again my glasses are 10 years old.  No coordination or walking problems.  Does this sound familiar to anyone dx with MS or would the symptoms be more pronounced and more of the typical symptoms be present if it was MS?  My insurance doesnt kick in until mid Dec so trying to get some thoughts on it now.
Thanks!

[sadie405]

I would second the keeping a log bit-- you'd be surprised how hard it is to recall a sensation when you're no longer feeling it in the moment(esp. when other just-as-bizarre ones move in!) and it's really important to have a record of when something started, how long it lasted, etc.

I've had that "where's my cellphone, it's vibrating" feeling on my thighs, and also my big toes. I've also had numerous times when I'm sitting somewhere and think we're having an earthquake.

Also advise you to definitely get your eyes checked just as soon as you can if your vision has changed enough for you to notice.

Best,
Sadie

[sllowe]

Hi there,

Welcome. Congrats on the insurance on it's way. MSers do get this, but it definitely could be from a whole host of other causes.

I hope getting your eyes checked is on your to-do list when the ins. kicks in too.

There is a very good chance this is not MS - hope that puts your mind at ease a bit.  In the meantime, you'll find lots of support and info here with us so feel free to kick back and poke around. We have excellent health pages if you are interested in learning about MS, the damage, etc.

Thanks for joining us!
-shell

[LisaJF]

Hi Shelly,

Three years ago when I was working at a hospital, I was in the nurses station talking to a MD.  As I was yapping away, I took a step away from him and he looked at me funny.  He said I had a perplexed look on my face and I responded, "Do you feel that?"  "The vibrating tile floor?".  I was moving to a different area thinking a machine was causing this (Xerox or something) from its motor.

I've had this experience before, multiple times.  You're not alone.  I haven't had that in awhile, but now replaced with paresthesia (numbing/tingling) of my entire left leg and both feet.  However, (knock on wood) I'm two days without paresthesias!!!! Woo Hoo!

Honestly, I believe everyone is different as to the type of neurosensory deficits, the magnitude, the length of time it remains, and type, etc.  Something is going on that you feel an abnormal sensation and its called paresthesia.  You need to have your primary MD be the captain of your ship if this worsens over time.

Keep a log now that it is fresh in your mind.  You can get one of those calendars in a dollar store and write down any type of neurological symptom you experience from here on in.