Experiencing Buzzing Sensation in Leg

[addisonfish]

I´ve been through all the scare, have BFS for 6 months, been to 2 neuros. Last one did EMG and nerve conduction (speed) study and evoked potentials. Everything normal. I was reassured and I am not bothered by twitching so much.But for 2 weeks, every morning I get up and walk, there is a slight buzzing on the front of my left lower leg. It feels as if it´s the skin. When I sit and rest, it subsides, so it´s only, when moving. I have tested the sensibility on both legs, everything the same, no problems. No numbness, no lowered sensory qualities. of course, I thought, now it´s MS, especially because I had something similar in the face for a month or more (only when wind blew in my face, there was a small spot that felt funny), but I guess, it´s same old BFS.Somebody has the same? I guess, I have very sensitive nerves as they also "fall asleep", when compressed (e. g. legs crossed).

 

[GolferGalaxy]

Yes, it's 1000% normal and 1000% common. I suggest type the word "buzzing" in the search bar and see how many hit come up. You will get immediate comfort when you know how many people suffer from that symptom.Welcome to the club.CDC

 

[addisonfish]

First I thought, it´s real paresthesia. But as there is no tingling sensation at rest, but only for a short moment after moving my leg, I guess it´s really BFS-related. Thanks for your quick answer!

 

[TompeteA]

Very, very normal, buzzing in the legs and arms a big BFS symptom, my legs buzz all day, you are ok

 

[AlisaHopeAmber]

Hello all my fellow BFS'ers,It's been a long time since I've logged on. I have basically resigned myself to my affliction, accepted it as my "normal". The fear of having a dreaded disease left me. My left leg has been buzzing consistently. It's now been almost 5 years. My symptoms remain relatively unchanged. I am still taking Klonopin .5mg twice a day. I sometimes wonder if it is helping, so I stop for a day or two, but then my buzzing, vibrating, electrical current running through me all intensify. I suppose it is suppressing my symptoms to a tolerable level. I haven't sought any treatment in years now. My newest problem is that I have had an increase in the severity of my buzzing symptoms since my doctor increased my dose of Synthroid which I take for hypothyroid. Lab tests showed my TSH level was elevated and therefore an increase in the medication was indicated. I told her (my doc) that it had exacerbated my BFS symptoms. She is suggesting that I DO see a neurologist again, since it has been an ongoing problem for such a long time. So I suppose it can't hurt. I have been to 3 neuro's..but that was during the early onset of this condition. Not one of them was very informative or helpful. They basically just ruled out anything more serious (for which I am thankful). Anyway, I just wanted to say Hi, it's been a long time since I posted anything. Maybe someone else has had a similar problem with thyroid medications? If so I would like to hear from you. Thanks!Buzzygirl

 

[NinaPost]

I've also had lots of buzzing/vibrating sensations in my right leg. A couple of times I actually thought it was my cell phone vibrating that was in the pocket of my pants. Turns out it was just my leg buzzing.

 

[Nero]

Hi there:I know you posted a bit ago, but indeed, "buzzing" seems to be a common "thing" with BFS sufferers. I remember when the sole of my left foot started to buzz. Thought I was suffering from MS, on top of the ALS fears. It's almost two years later, but nothing has changed, except that the buzzing has reduced. The buzzing felt like there was an electrical motor running under the floor. Alas, it was my foot. Weird sensations. There has to be a medical cause for all of this. It's just that the doctors have no idea what's creating this syndrome. It is interesting to note that Xanax, Klonopin and Ativan provide sufferers relief. Notice that all of these are tranquilizers. I wish somebody would do an actual, detailed medical study on this syndrome. If it helps, all of this started for me after visiting my mom, who had, at the time, a nasty case of the shingles. I have noted other folks have mentioned the same in here. The BFS symptoms could be anecdotal to my mom's related case of shingles, but somehow, with two neuros saying, "when we see this type of neurological weirdness, we think viral", then I have to think that maybe the shingles had something to do with it. Then again, maybe not. Oh well.Z