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What Causes Vibrating of the Feet? This mysterious–and irritating–ailment is the inspiration for numerous questions on Yahoo Answers, online podiatry threads, and doctor’s visits every year. And for many people, the answer for the odd buzzing is “Pallesthesia.”
This sounds like neuropathy to me. Consider daily 600-900mg ALA, (Alpha Lipoic Acid). I got feeling back in my feet to a certain degree with that. Be sure to lotion up your feet before bed and observe them for calluses and any wounds. Do not go barefoot, I use crocs and socks while in the house.
The vibrating sensation in your feet could be due to nerve damage or poor circulation. If your feet feel like shaking, it may result from peripheral neuropathy, restless leg syndrome, or poor blood flow. This abnormal sensation can often be uncomfortable and may disrupt your daily life.
If your foot feels like it’s vibrating—as if you’re standing on a cell phone—you may be having benign fasciculations. Here’s what they are…
A foot that has "fallen asleep" and is buzzing or vibrating has usually sustained some form of nerve compression or damage that is causing neuropathy symptoms. Potential causes include sitting with legs crossed too long, sciatica, diabetes, or a back, leg, or foot injury.
Peripheral neuropathy happens when the nerves that are located outside of the brain and spinal cord (peripheral nerves) are damaged. This condition often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in the hands and feet. It also can affect other areas and body functions including digestion and urination.
What could be causing my foot vibration? Miranda H. – Boise, Idaho. It sounds like you are experiencing “fasciculation,” which is just a fancy way of saying intermittent, involuntary muscle spasms. Although fasciculation is particularly common in thighs, it can happen in many places throughout the body—including the feet.
Touching a tuning fork to your toes and feet to see if you can feel vibrations. Touching your toes and feet with a nylon strand to test if you can sense it (a monofilament test). Testing your balance and watching how you walk. Testing your blood for thyroid problems, kidney disease, or low vitamin B12 levels.
Common causes of foot vibrations include Neuropathy, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, poorly fitting footwear, and Morton’s Neuroma. However, continuous, intense vibrations accompanied by pain might hint at a more serious condition, warranting a visit to a healthcare provider.