What Causes Mild Vibrations On The Right Side Of The Thigh?
Question: I have been experiencing a brief, very mild, vibration sensation on the right side of my right thigh. It feels somewhat like a cell phone when it is in vibration mode. The vibration lasts about one second, with about a 5-10 second interval. I can just feel it if I have my hand at the right spot when it happens. It is always in the same area, about 2 inches long by one inch, but I'm not eactly sure. It is continuous, at least when I am at rest. I do not feel anything when I am active (perhaps because I don't think about it). There is no pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling sensation at or near the location. This has been going on for a few months. My job involves sitting practically all day in front of a computer, in a relatively stressful job. I am 60 years old. I do not have a regular workout schedule. I would say my BMI is about 26-29. I am in relatively good health, although I take Cymbalta and Bupropion for depression, and clonazepam for a sleep disorder. Any ideas? Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Get examined by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The symptoms may be of fasciculations.
Is there any visible twitching of muscles? Any back pain?
Any urinary complains?
Any apparent swelling?
Sometimes, compression of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh may lead to abnormal sensation at lateral aspect of thigh.
You should get examined by a neurologist and investigated.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get examined by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
The symptoms may be of fasciculations.
Is there any visible twitching of muscles? Any back pain?
Any urinary complains?
Any apparent swelling?
Sometimes, compression of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh may lead to abnormal sensation at lateral aspect of thigh.
You should get examined by a neurologist and investigated.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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