Does the clitoral vibrator affect any nerves connected to the legs? (2024)

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have a question concerning clitoral vibrators. I used it for the first time, and the next day I started experiencing tingling sensation in my legs.

Could this be related? Did the vibrator affect any nerves connected to the legs?

Kindly give me your suggestions.

Answered by Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Vibrator use may cause some infection or inflammation over the genital area, and this can cause pain or tingling sensations. It is unlikely to cause permanent nerve damage as a vibrator is not so strong. If pain persists, consult your specialist doctor, discuss it with them and take the medicines with their consent.

I hope this was helpful.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I have a few questions,

1. How can I know if it is an infection or just inflammation?

2. Should I take any NSAIDs?

3. What else do you recommend for the healing process?

Please answer.

Answered by Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

If you have a fever, itching, or burning sensation, it is more likely due to an infection. If it persists, then go for a blood test to rule out infection. NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) can be used to lower the pain. Do not use a vibrator or indulge in sexual activity until this subsides; it may take a few days to resolve.

I hope this helps you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I do not have any itching on the sensitive area or fever. There was mild pain in the sensitive area, but now it is gone. The only issue is a tingling sensation in the legs. When I touch the sensitive area, the tingling sensation aggravates, and it seems somehow interconnected. What blood test shall I do?

I did some blood tests a few days ago. Should I send them to you?

Kindly reply.

Answered by Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

You can send me your blood test reports and give more details about the tingling sensations, like:

1. Which part of the leg is affected?

2. Which side and what is the intensity?

3. Does it subside, or is it continuous?

4. Blood test like CBC (complete blood count) and blood sugar levels.

The NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) help you in relieving pain over sensitive parts. The tingling sensation will probably disappear once your pain subsides on the sensitive area (clitoris).

I hope this was helpful.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I have attached the files (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity).

The tingling sensation started on the left leg right above the knee and then moved to the whole portion up and down and now on both legs. It gets continuous when I sit on a chair or while driving. I also went to see an orthopedic surgeon to check if it was from my knee, and he gave me two injections of vitamin B12. It helped a little, but I feel it caused joint pain.

It is peculiar that it started right after I used the clitoral vibrator. There seems to be a connection, but I do not understand it. Generally, I noticed some years ago that I used to have an orgasm while doing specific exercises at the gym. If this information can help in any way to understand if there is a connection between my core muscles and sensitive part.

Please give your suggestions.

Answered by Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

It may be possible that you have some aberrant nerve supply that innervates both the legs and clitoris; in that case, you may have tingling sensations.

However, if the problem persists, I suggest you to consult your specialist doctor, discuss it with them and take the medicines with their consent.

I hope this has helped you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

Would an MRI show if there is a nerve issue?

Also, could it be possible that some nerves were already damaged in the sensitive area, and vibration flared up the issue and caused tingling in the legs?

Please share your opinion.

Answered by Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

Verified by iCliniq

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

All the old reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) are within normal range. It may be possible that the irritation caused the symptoms. Routine MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is unlikely to show minor nerve damage. It is possible that inflammation leads to tingling sensation and should subside in a few days.

I hope this has helped you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I have done the tests, including MRI spine, knee X-ray, blood tests, and electromyography on the legs, but everything is normal. The tingling sensation is still there but lighter, and I also have minor muscle spasms, and I feel my legs are fragile and tired. Now I have a slight arousal sensation without orgasm in the genitals that does not go away, and the right side is a little swollen. I visited my gynecologist and was prescribed Miconazole Nitrate cream and Hydrocortisone to apply externally.

How can a clitoral vibrator cause this? What can I do about it?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

Verified by iCliniq

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

As all your investigations are normal and your tingling sensation has also reduced, you may have psychological factors affecting it, and using the vibrator was just a trigger. Muscle relaxation exercises are helpful in such cases, using low-dose antidepressants. So try to keep yourself busy and exercise regularly.

I hope this helped you out.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your reply.

I have a few questions,

1. Can the vibrator trap a nerve in the genitals?

2. Are there any other methods for further investigation?

3. Can the vibrator also cause persistent genital arousal disorder?

This is the first time it has happened to me. My legs feel very restless all the time, and it affects my knees too. Can I take Xanax 0.25 mg, and how do I start taking it?

Please answer.

Answered by Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

It is unlikely that vibrators cause permanent nerve damage, and all regular investigations rule out nerve damage. However, persistent genital arousal disorder is like the feeling of being aroused without any desire or stimulus. Taking low-dose antidepressants, SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), or SNRIs (serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors) such as Duloxetine or Venlafaxine may help. These are also helpful in persistent genital arousal disorder.

Xanax (Alprazolam) can help with anxiety, and it can be taken as 0.25 mg sos (taken as required) or up to three times a day, but it has abuse potential and is a habit-forming drug on long-term use.

I hope this has helped you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your suggestions.

I believe that vibrator has triggered PGAD for some reason. All other tests came normal, but one side of the genital clitoris is a little swollen still, and I can feel an arousal sensation in the area very frequently.

My legs feel restless and tired, and I still have some tingling sensation or twitching on my legs. Why is it still swollen, and why can a vibrator trigger this persistent arousal? Also, is SSRI better than Xanax?

Please advice.

Answered by Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Using vibrators may be a trigger point for the start of your symptoms, but it is unlikely the sole cause for the persistent symptoms after a single use of the vibrator. Some other factors responsible for persistent symptoms include stress or other psychological factors.

SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are better for long-term use compared to Xanax (Alprazolam). Xanax provides immediate relief in anxiety, but it is addictive with long-term use.

I hope this was helpful.

Patient's Query

Thank you for your reply, doctor.

I will try to work on reducing the anxiety and see if it makes any difference.

How about the restless legs syndrome and the tiredness and weakening of my legs? If I take Xanax for a short period of time, will it help improve my arousal and leg weakness?

Please answer.

Answered by Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

For anxiety, relaxation and exercises will help improve the condition. For restless legs, Xanax may help. As there are no specific causes for restless leg syndrome (RLS), and the most common causes are iron deficiency and vitamin deficiency, so you can try Xanax and Gabapentin (anticonvulsant) or Pregabalin (anticonvulsant and anxiolytic medication). RLS and PGAD (persistent genital arousal disorder) have some common characteristics, and both can occur together.

A trial of SSRI can be considered for treatment. But as stated above, Xanax may help in the short term.

I hope this helps you.

Take care.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for your reply.

I have very low ferritin levels, but my iron levels are good. Can a restless leg syndrome trigger PGAD? How about taking Gabapentin and vitamin supplements instead of taking Xanax or SSRI? Would you recommend taking these supplements too?

Kindly share your opinion.

Answered by Dr. Ramchandra Lamba

Verified by iCliniq

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

As discussed earlier, RLS and PGAD have some common characteristics, so they may share a common etiology. Gabapentin or SSRI may help, but which is better? We cannot comment on that in advance. Let us see the response from one drug at a time, and if there is no positive response, then try another drug. So try one medication at a time, and you can use Xanax for a short time along with SSRI or Gabapentin.

I hope this has helped you out.

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