What Causes Strange Vibrations In Shoulder?

Posted on Sat, 22 Aug 2015

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Question : I have this type of vibration on my back shoulder it's non stop and seems to stop when I am sitting down

Answered by Dr. Olsi Taka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Anxiety or electrolyte disturbance most probable causes

Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.

Initially upon reading it I thought it was most probably a question of anxiety. It is a common cause of such symptoms which are generally benign.

However reading your other query I learned about the fact that you are coming from a fast. In that case I agree that the most probable cause is a metabolic disturbance like electrolyte alterations, usually magnesium, calcium or potassium.

So taking a lot of fluids in the coming days, along with a balanced diet should help those symptoms disappear gradually.

I remain at your disposal for further questions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Olsi Taka (5 hours later)

So it's nothing serious it will still vibrate and than slowly stop

Answered by Dr. Olsi Taka (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Read below.

Detailed Answer:
Yes, if related to electrolyte alterations it should return to normality in a few days.

If it persists then the anxiety alternative would have to be reconsidered and some simple blood tests for electrolytes and thyroid function are advised. But in any case that symptom is no indicative of any threatening condition, you do not need to worry.

I hope to have been of help.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar