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Can clitoral vibrators cause tingling sensation in my legs?

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Dr. Ashok Kumar

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Published At May 29, 2023
Reviewed AtJune 13, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I used clitoral vibrators for the first time for a few minutes, and the next day, I started experiencing tingling in my legs. Can this be related? Did the vibrator affect my nerves connected to the legs? Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

However, unless the use of the vibrator is not very rigorous, the chances of permanent damage are very low. In other words, the tingling sensation is reversible in a few days, and there is no need to worry.

Kindly revert for further queries.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your reply.

For the past ten days, I have had this tingling sensation. Initially, it was on my left leg, but now it is present in both my legs. I have used the clitoral vibrator one time for around three to four minutes maximum (only externally), and I was careful enough while using it. I do not know if I am just sensitive in that area or compressed a nerve. How can I know for sure? Is this reversible? Will the nerves gradually heal on their own? If yes, how many days will that take? Are there any supplements that could help heal the nerves affected? Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

The healing process may take a few weeks at maximum, and the chances of complete healing are high as the sensation is not continuous. Meantime, I would suggest supplements containing vitamins B12 and D, as these two vitamins will help in the healing process. It is also important to manage your stress as some of your symptoms may be contributed to the stress of damaging nerves permanently.

I hope this helps.

Thank you

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the clarity.

Do nerves generally heal on their own between four to six weeks? I mean, for only one use of the clitoral vibrator for a very short time is impossible to make a lot of damage that is not reversible, right? If this tingling, for some reason, persists, would you recommend an MRI? Will it help in any way? I will start B12 and vitamin D supplements. Is any supplement recommended for stress or anxiety?

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Thanks for the follow-up, and sorry for the delayed reply.

Generally, single use of a vibrator does not cause permanent damage, and the possibility is next to nil since you took extra care while using it. Nerve cells regenerate to a great extent, and the nearby cells take the role of damaged nerves, if any, in a few weeks, say four to six weeks. The damage, if any, is very subtle and can not be picked with the use of an MRI and other tests. The nerve conduction study is one which can be used but is generally not much useful in your case. For stress management, I suggest using meditation and yoga can be of great help to you. In addition, removing those thoughts of having permanent damage to nerves from your mind is equally essential, as having thoughts of nerve damage can cause the same tingling sensation even in the absence of any nerve damage. Having plenty of water and antioxidants can be of additional help to detoxify you from stress.

I hope this helps you further.

Let me know if you have more questions.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your reply.

I have made several tests in the past few weeks, including an MRI spine, X-rays of the knees, and electromyography, and everything came out normal. The tingling sensation continues, and I also noticed some muscle spasms in my legs. Could this sensation have been muscle spasticity from the beginning? How can this be connected to genital irritation or damage? It seems that there is some connection in my case, but I can not figure out what the issue is to fix it. Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Thanks for following up and providing more relevant details.

In view of the available information, relevant medical test reports (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity), scans, EMGs (electromyography), the passage of more than four weeks, presence of only minor injury, if any, clearly indicates that we need to focus on managing anxiety rather than anything else. It can be categorically explained that for a 30-year young woman, no cause other than anxiety can explain the observed phenomenon of tingling sensation after a single vibrator use. This is important to explain that no cause other than anxiety can be explained on the basis of available medical tests.

I hope this helps you.

Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.

Thanks again.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Ashok Kumar
Dr. Ashok Kumar

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