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intermittent humming/vibration sensation in left groin/thigh
I'm a 44 year old male who, for the past week, has experienced a humming/vibration sensation in my left thigh/groin area, akin to the vibrate mode on a cell phone. The sensation is intermittent. It is not painful, but is irritating. No motor weakness noted.
I just noticed this vibration and pulsating in my right leg about 4 days ago....drove me nuts. Im a 61 year old female in very good health, walk every day....I had no clue what was going on...so what to do? Google it! I read a bunch of comments amd one caught my eye. An individual went to the doctor and the doctor told him he believes these symptoms to be calcium related, he suggested taking 2 Tums with calcium 3 times a day for 3 days and it should releave the symptoms. They said they did it and it was gone in 3 days. There was another post that said they tried it amd it worked. So I thought, what can it hurt, right. Yesterday was my third day of taking Tums with calcium 2, 3 times a day AND ITS GONE! I'm not kidding! Thank you Jesus!
I'm a 37y female with no health history. I had significant pulsation in my left groin for a few months, no pain but suddenly developed pulmonary emboli on both lungs, lucky to be alive. Turns out the pulsation was likely deep vein thrombosis which later moved to my lungs. Always get checked out by a healthcare provider when something 'strange' is happening to your body, you never know.
hello, i have those blood flow, humming feeling in my legs for 3 years. strangely the feeling started in my genital 3 years ago at first. i went to a few urologists but none of them came up with an answer. then i let it go, after a few months, the feeling lost its intensity then gone.
then a year ago, i felt some muscle twitching and fasciculations all over my body and that blood flow/vibrating feeling on my both legs. since i'm a doctor, i have the access to very deep diagnosing through my doctor friends. lots and lots of tests has been made including, brain MR, EMG (to eliminate ALS), EEG, thorax CT (for neoplastic diagnosis), some other repetative EMG (for LEMS and Myasthenia gravis elimination), lots of blood tests for neoplastic markers and others, genetic tests etc. there was nothing in the end. not a single pathology, nothing. yeah, of course this is a good thing and i'm not complaining about it. all i had in the end as an answer was, i was too anxious and stressed (i am studying hard for my expertise on my field of endodontics) and the main reason behind all of my symptoms was stress... 6 months ago suddenly my symptoms started to go away. not a single twitching for a few months. then last 2 weeks it all started once again, twitchings and that buzzing feeling on my legs. i also feel some weakness on my legs but nothing serious. i know its a benign fasciculation syndrome with some peripheral neuropathy involved. but there is an autoimmune background behind it. we just can't understand how it works somehow.
so this is my story, i know some of you have the similar findings, but my advice is do not rely on internet, or the similar findings of people that you read on the net. just go to a neurologist and be sure that everything is fine. then you are free to surf on the net :) hope everyone to get well soon !
then a year ago, i felt some muscle twitching and fasciculations all over my body and that blood flow/vibrating feeling on my both legs. since i'm a doctor, i have the access to very deep diagnosing through my doctor friends. lots and lots of tests has been made including, brain MR, EMG (to eliminate ALS), EEG, thorax CT (for neoplastic diagnosis), some other repetative EMG (for LEMS and Myasthenia gravis elimination), lots of blood tests for neoplastic markers and others, genetic tests etc. there was nothing in the end. not a single pathology, nothing. yeah, of course this is a good thing and i'm not complaining about it. all i had in the end as an answer was, i was too anxious and stressed (i am studying hard for my expertise on my field of endodontics) and the main reason behind all of my symptoms was stress... 6 months ago suddenly my symptoms started to go away. not a single twitching for a few months. then last 2 weeks it all started once again, twitchings and that buzzing feeling on my legs. i also feel some weakness on my legs but nothing serious. i know its a benign fasciculation syndrome with some peripheral neuropathy involved. but there is an autoimmune background behind it. we just can't understand how it works somehow.
so this is my story, i know some of you have the similar findings, but my advice is do not rely on internet, or the similar findings of people that you read on the net. just go to a neurologist and be sure that everything is fine. then you are free to surf on the net :) hope everyone to get well soon !
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Are you doing better ?
I have been noticing this vibrating in my groin and left rear thigh for several days. I am an 81-year-old male who has had 4 lumbar back surgeries. I have spinal stenosis. The only change in my habits over the last few days is the elimination of tylenol arthritis. I had been taking 4 to 6 per day and 3 days ago I took myself off of it. I think that I might be feeling sensations that I have not felt in a long time. Before going on tylenol, I had been a heavy user of NSAIDS for many years due to arthritic pain. Because of being on anti-coagulants, I can no longer take NSAIDS. My sensory nerves seem to be coming alive again. Most of the motor nerves in that leg are dead due to poliomyelitis 74 years ago.
well today is that one day you were hoping for my friend...lol...I did read your post and thank the Lord you were there because up until your post I was almost in a full blown anxiety attack...lol...not really but I was getting a bit frustrated and anxious with the whole thing. thank you for your post and please by all means if you do happen to find out what exactly this strange vibration sensation is in my thigh please feel free to send me a message about it.God Bless
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I'm a 65 year old male. I have the exact same thing happening in my upper, left groin area.
I cant believe there are this many people going thro this! Im thinking its mobile phone rlated but I also had some tight jeans on today, but its been like every few seconds! Im trying without the phone in coat pocket tomorrow 1st! Will be back :)
Please check with your physician first.
I had this vibrating/pulsing issue on the right side of my genital area. It would shift from time to time. Some days intense, other days mild and some days completely disappear. Through trial and error, I realized I was nutrionally deficient.
Simple solution eat a cup or more, or more, or more of grapes, whatever it takes (or your choice of fruit), that's packed with potassium, Vit C and water for hydration, It should be immediate, that's IF IT IS THE PROBLEM.
Of course everyone is different, and depending on how deficient you are, you will need to correct the amount daily to eleviate the issue all together. Drink plenty of alkaline water, take magnesium and calcium supplements. It worked for me, I hope it works for everyone else, who has this issue.
Of course I'm not a Dr, and you should check with your physician first.
I had this vibrating/pulsing issue on the right side of my genital area. It would shift from time to time. Some days intense, other days mild and some days completely disappear. Through trial and error, I realized I was nutrionally deficient.
Simple solution eat a cup or more, or more, or more of grapes, whatever it takes (or your choice of fruit), that's packed with potassium, Vit C and water for hydration, It should be immediate, that's IF IT IS THE PROBLEM.
Of course everyone is different, and depending on how deficient you are, you will need to correct the amount daily to eleviate the issue all together. Drink plenty of alkaline water, take magnesium and calcium supplements. It worked for me, I hope it works for everyone else, who has this issue.
Of course I'm not a Dr, and you should check with your physician first.
Hello everyone, glad I found you all cause I thought I was insane with this constant regular on/off vibration in my left groin. It's the same side I often carry my cell phone in a pocket.....can anyone concur that it may be because of cell phone frequencies?
42 year-old male, married, 2 kids, active, good health. Had shingles 5 years ago and have since radically decreased my stress levels by making some serious lifestyle changes (sober 4 years, alcohol). Am fairly stressed now, in an accelerated nursing school program. Buzzing sensation in left groin area started yesterday morning, walking to class to take 2 big exams. The buzzing happened every 5-10 minutes for 3-6 seconds. Feels like a thrill of fluid in my left groin, like it could be vascular. There is no pain, no other signs that it would be vascular so I bet it is related to nerves. When I had shingles, it was very painful. This isn't painful. I take a daily multivitamin, Vit D, acidophilus, flax seed oil, fish oil, and am on hypertension med (lisinipril 10mg).
Still having sensation today (going on 28 hours). Thinking about going into the ER to have an ultrasound of the area to rule out a blood clot... Will post later if I do..
Still having sensation today (going on 28 hours). Thinking about going into the ER to have an ultrasound of the area to rule out a blood clot... Will post later if I do..
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Did you ever find out what this was?
Glad to find that I am not the only one and that it appears not to be serious.
Sad that there is not a definitive answer.
For what it is worth, I had shingles a few months back and that may have something to do with it. I will try the electrolytes. I also have back issues and will experience numbness along that same section my my thy if I stand in one place for too long. So, I am leaning toward the nerve damage solution as to my problem. Posting here to follow this thread and hope that someone finds a solution.
Sad that there is not a definitive answer.
For what it is worth, I had shingles a few months back and that may have something to do with it. I will try the electrolytes. I also have back issues and will experience numbness along that same section my my thy if I stand in one place for too long. So, I am leaning toward the nerve damage solution as to my problem. Posting here to follow this thread and hope that someone finds a solution.
An ultrasound is a cheap, non-invasive means of checking for clots and constrictions.
Since an obstruction in the femoral vein or femoral artery is serious business, why not visit your doctor for an examination and ultrasound?
Since an obstruction in the femoral vein or femoral artery is serious business, why not visit your doctor for an examination and ultrasound?
we should just call this cell phone syndrome. My vibrating even matches perfectly the 1 second of buzz followed by 3 second pause, continuously, like a phone call you cant answer. And what gives with the left leg/groin prevalence? I thought this was a semi obstruction of the left femoral artery because mine spreads from the groin to knee along that path; fluttering, gurgling, buzzing (but not zinging like electrical). I've spent nights trying to affect it, locate it, identify it, but it can't be tied to position, breathing, heart beat, or altered by pressure, massage, repositioning. Yet it's as regular and predictable and can be clocked with a stopwatch. I don't drink coffee, for those worried about that, and doubt my 1 cup of tea qualifies as over caffeinated. I'm hoping Tums, hydration, B12, D3 (nerve vitamins) do the trick.
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Did the Tums B12 D3 tablets help with the vibrations ?
Did you ever find out what this was?
Assuming it is not your cell phone, the first step in finding the cause and solution to this problem is a visit your PCP who can review your history and perform a physical examination, including a neurological exam
These vibrations, depending on their properties and location, could be neurological in nature, or the result of a clot or aneurism. Your doctor should be able to narrow it down for diagnosis and plan treatment.
Best wishes.
These vibrations, depending on their properties and location, could be neurological in nature, or the result of a clot or aneurism. Your doctor should be able to narrow it down for diagnosis and plan treatment.
Best wishes.
I'm 42 and I have had the buzzing in my left leg of a week now it's between my leg an groin not sure what it is it's not painful just irritating feels like my cell phone is buzzing
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Did you ever find out what this was?
I have been reading all of the comments here, and your post could have been posted by my husband. Did you ever find out what it was caused by?
I had this vibration feeling too. Just wanted to tell you guys how I dealt with it:
I tried tums, and while it did seem to help, the problem also came back, and then went away again, regardless of the tums.
I talked to my doctor, and he reassured me that it was just a temporary thing, and was perfectly normal to feel
However, if you have it for a prolonged period, or if you feel NUMBNESS or PAIN associated with it, see your doctor and let them know!
I tried tums, and while it did seem to help, the problem also came back, and then went away again, regardless of the tums.
I talked to my doctor, and he reassured me that it was just a temporary thing, and was perfectly normal to feel
However, if you have it for a prolonged period, or if you feel NUMBNESS or PAIN associated with it, see your doctor and let them know!
Tingling in the thigh, also known as meralgia paresthetica, is a condition characterized by a tingling sensation in the outer part of the thigh muscle, or quadricep. The condition results when the nerve responsible for supplying sensation to the surface of the leg gets compressed. Tight jeans, obesity, weight gain and pregnancy are common culprits behind thigh tingling.
Effects
The common effects of meralgia paresthetica include a burning sensation and tingling or numbness in the lateral portion of the quadricep muscle. Less commonly, dull pain in the groin or across the buttocks might occur. Meralgia paresthetica affects only one leg and can be exacerbated by walking or standing for any length of time.
Features
A compression or pinching of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is primarily responsible for tingling sensation in the thigh. This sensory nerve supplies sensation to the surface of the leg, but it does not contribute to the ability for the leg muscle to work. In addition to tight jeans or pants, obesity, and pregnancy, scar tissue from past surgery, nerve injury from diabetes, and seat belt injury from a traffic accident can bring on the condition.
Effects
The common effects of meralgia paresthetica include a burning sensation and tingling or numbness in the lateral portion of the quadricep muscle. Less commonly, dull pain in the groin or across the buttocks might occur. Meralgia paresthetica affects only one leg and can be exacerbated by walking or standing for any length of time.
Features
A compression or pinching of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is primarily responsible for tingling sensation in the thigh. This sensory nerve supplies sensation to the surface of the leg, but it does not contribute to the ability for the leg muscle to work. In addition to tight jeans or pants, obesity, and pregnancy, scar tissue from past surgery, nerve injury from diabetes, and seat belt injury from a traffic accident can bring on the condition.
I am experiencing the pulsating vibration in my left groin area every 10 seconds for a couple of seconds. 52 year old under extreme stress with no back problems. Seems like nerve related because of the sensation and timing. Wierd
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Did you ever find out what this was?
My husband and I both have been experiencing this sensation. My husband felt it months before I started. It feels like a vibrating cell phone is very close to our body. Mine is in the left groin area. Recently I was noticing the intermittance of the vibration. After some time I became too annoyed with it. After some thought about what could be the cause, I started to suspect it had something to do with the wifi. I thought somehow it was aiding in transmiting the vibration from a ringing neighborhood phone or some phone signal somewhere to be felt in my body. I got so tired of the vibration that I decided to disconnect my wifi and I was not surprised that it stopped. My internet, wifi, and phone is all bundled together. Our Cell phones connect as soon as we walk into the house. The phone and internet connect to the same modem. The wifi signal penetrates through the walls of the house, it surely passes through our bodies. My concern is that there may be some harm done over long periods of time. Since, I experimented with the wifi theory and since I plugged my wifi back in, I have not felt it anymore.
My husband and I both have been experiencing this sensation. My husband felt it months before I started. It feels like a vibrating cell phone is very close to our body. Mine is in the left groin area. Recently I was noticing the intermittance of the vibration. After some time I became too annoyed with it. After some thought about what could be the cause, I started to suspect it had something to do with the wifi. I thought somehow it was aiding in transmiting the vibration from a ringing neighborhood phone or some phone signal somewhere to be felt in my body. I got so tired of the vibration that I decided to disconnect my wifi and I was not surprised that it stopped. My internet, wifi, and phone is all bundled together. Our Cell phones connect as soon as we walk into the house. The phone and internet connect to the same modem. The wifi signal penetrates through the walls of the house, it surely passes through our bodies. My concern is that there may be some harm done over long periods of time. Since, I experimented with the wifi theory and since I plugged my wifi back in, I have not felt it anymore.
Hi Guys, yeah same here.
Have had sciatica for around 5 years or so but just put it down to wear and tear from life activities; injuries, motorcycle riding for 20 years, few crashes etc.
Recently diagnosed after a backwards fall and xray showed some erosion on L2 and L3 I think.
Now don't chastise me for this, I'm sharing information to helps others.
Never had this almost regular buzzing feeling in my groin towards the rear area, somewhere around the anus but felt further up and inwards.
I sometimes use a tens machine for sexual pleasure, low micro volts, brings awesome climax once you master it lol
Anyway, within a few minutes of finishing this, the buzzing started.
I ignored it as it is common to have 'residual' current in the nerve endings on the area stimulated, and it goes away after half and hour or so.
I've never experienced anything in the affected area that was buzzing this time however.
So, initially I thought it was maybe small amounts of trapped wind working its way through the gut.
But it kept up all day yesterday despite several normal bowel movements and a few moments of flatulence which is normal for me (46 yr old male).
Now that I've read others having same symptoms and back problems it may well be related to the sciatica.
So I'm glad I can relax and not worry about clots, worms etc lol
I too will start an all round multi vitamin program and extra calcium and see how it goes after a few days.
Have had sciatica for around 5 years or so but just put it down to wear and tear from life activities; injuries, motorcycle riding for 20 years, few crashes etc.
Recently diagnosed after a backwards fall and xray showed some erosion on L2 and L3 I think.
Now don't chastise me for this, I'm sharing information to helps others.
Never had this almost regular buzzing feeling in my groin towards the rear area, somewhere around the anus but felt further up and inwards.
I sometimes use a tens machine for sexual pleasure, low micro volts, brings awesome climax once you master it lol
Anyway, within a few minutes of finishing this, the buzzing started.
I ignored it as it is common to have 'residual' current in the nerve endings on the area stimulated, and it goes away after half and hour or so.
I've never experienced anything in the affected area that was buzzing this time however.
So, initially I thought it was maybe small amounts of trapped wind working its way through the gut.
But it kept up all day yesterday despite several normal bowel movements and a few moments of flatulence which is normal for me (46 yr old male).
Now that I've read others having same symptoms and back problems it may well be related to the sciatica.
So I'm glad I can relax and not worry about clots, worms etc lol
I too will start an all round multi vitamin program and extra calcium and see how it goes after a few days.
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