Strange, My left breast "vibrates" every so often, sort of like a cell phone that's on vibrate!

Joni, I've never heard of this type of vibration you describe as being a sign of breast cancer. Only your doctor can make this determination -- and any diagnoses -- for sure. Breast cancer isn't usually something you "feel" - except that you may feel a lump. Other than that (and unless it's inflammatory breast cancer, which is painful and hot), it doesn't feel like anything. If it continues to bother you, by all means get it checked out; being on the left side, maybe it has more to do with your heart than your breast? But whatever, to set your mind at ease - make an appointment to see your doc, OK? Good luck - PJH

You should talk to your doctor about whether the vibration is a possible symptom of cancer. To prepare for this conversation, I just wanted to throw out there that if you have had a mastectomy, or breast surgery, the pains and odd feelings you may be getting could be what I was told were "phantom pains."

When I went through my first mastectomy, it took a long time before those cut nerve endings calmed down, and I would often tingle in my chest area, even though I had no breast.

I've also been told that at some point I could get some feeling back after all my surgeries.  One reconstruction surgery had my nerves tingling for weeks.

Just a thought because you hadn't said if you had underwent a breast surgery recently or in the past.

I don't know if I was able to help much, but I know the feeling - and I hope for your sake it's something as simple as nerve tingling and nothing major! Check in with your doctor, as only he or she can tell you for sure.

I am experiencing the same thing!!! please post here if you get any insight.

I wondered if anyone answered this question?  I just googled this info because my breast has had this odd vibration from this am and is getting more apparent.  Actually keeping me awake.  Did anyone answer this question for you?

I have been having this same type of vibration feeling for the past few days.  It's a really strange feeling and I notice it most often after I've taken my bra off.  Just wondering if anyone has found an answer to this question?

I don't have the answer you're looking for but I've had the same thing happen to me several times... I've actually gone to my pocket to get my phone and realized it wasn't there! I was just wondering if you found any answers... Is it a sign of cancer?

I am glad that someone else has this symptom. I thought that I was going crazy. I have had vibrating in my right breast for about a month. It started out as only once in a while. I just thought that is was my clothing pulling, but it felt really strange. Then it started happening a few times a day. Now, today, it is happening about every 30 seconds. It really does feel like a cell phone vibrating. It only last for 2 or 3 seconds, but it is annoying. I asked my husband to feel it, but he said that he couldn't feel anything. So, it must just be an internal feeling.

I did have breast cancer about 8 years ago and had a lumpectomy in that breast. Maybe it is something with the nerves repairing themselves.

After my surgery in 2000, I did not have any feeling under my arm because of the lymph node surgery. That lasted for 2 years. One day I had some pain under my arm and realized that it was in the area that previously had no feeling. It took 2 years for feeling to return. I got back about 90 percent of the feeling that I have in my normal armpit.

I would like to know if the other women that have this vibration have also had a lumpectomy, biopsy, or other breast surgery. 

I have had this vibration in my left breast for the last week or so also. I was carrying my cell phone in my bra frequently and wonder if it is related to that. Did anyone else carry there cell phone near that area? If anyone finds out what this I would appreciate knowing too.

thanks!

I was just doing a search on this EXACT same sensation! I can't believe we are all experiencing it. Mine is in my right breast and has just started within the past few days. It feels exactly like a cell phone on vibrate. It is happening every 30secs or so and is just really, really annoying. I think there must be some explanation, but what is it? Does anybody have any definitive answers? Please?

Thanks!

For the past two days I too have had this same strange vibration.  It is concerning and bizarre.  I had a breast biopsy 5 days ago and they permanently left a tiny clip to mark the suspicious area.  I now think they should take it out.  Do you also have a clip or have you also had a breast biopsy or surgery? 

I thought when I googled vibrating breast symptoms that I would come up with Nothing! My right breast has been "buzzing" for the last couple days. I too thought it was my cell phone in my shirt pocket... only to realize I had no pocket in my shirt. Today it has vibrated on and off all day. I have never had breast cancer and will be making my recheck appt for another mamogram on monday. I'll mention it to the doctor and see if he has anything to say about it. How weird!

Me, too.  There are too many instances of this being reported for us not to have any definitive answers.  What's up?

I searched Web md first, nothing!  I too feel a vibration in my left brest...  it feels like I have a cell phone on vibrate in my bra.   Has anyone found out anything on this yet?   If this many of us are having the same sensation there must be something to it! 

My vibrations happened about 4 days after having a breast biopsy.  The vibrations happened much more frequently the first day and now far less.  I spoke with my Dr. who initially said that she has never heard of this.  I proceeded to tell her that hundreds of online individuals report the same strange sensation (there are other people who are affected in different areas of their body as well, you'll find them if you search) and then she responded saying that it is likely that it could be caused by a hematoma.  Then told me something about when blood circulates through the body is can cause this sensation.  She said that she believes it will dissipate and ultimately completely stop.   She said if it were something that continued for a long period of time she would have had other patients inquiring.  I have searched extensively and have not found anyone who indicated having this vibration for months or longer.  The postings that I have read all sound as if they are reactionary to needing an answer to a problem which is strange and just started.

Continuing...thus and given my Dr's explanation, even though I would have perferred to hear that she has heard of this before and has a definitive answer,..., my hope is that this vibrating sensation stops very soon.  Have others experienced this for a long period of time or did it just begin? 

Dori's recap fits me pretty well.  Lumpectomy, eight years out, tingling.  It started a week or so ago and I thought it was my new bra.  But then recalled the gradual return of feeling following the lymphectomy and lumpectomy and figured it's probably nerve endings reuniting.  Nevertheless, am seeing the surgeon who performed the surgery in 2000 at the end of next month and will know more.  In the meantime, am heartened that others are experiencing the same thing.  I suspect that the tingling may generally be an artifact of surgery or injury, and indicative of nerve healing, but urge others to check it out w/ medical team as I am doing.

I am so happy I found this site.  I have had a biopsy with two clips left in done in April.  I noticed the buzzing sensation everyone is describing.  It started to ease and then I had another biopsy in June.  It came back.  Not quite as irritating, but most definitely noticeable.  I never carry my cell phone in my pocket-have carried it on my hip and the sensation is exactly that feeling-in my breast.  My doctor had never heard of it either.  I am going to give her copies of the emails on this forum.  I am having a lumpectomy in two weeks-in the same breast, so will be interested to see if that makes it more active or maybe decreases it.  I have had many procedures on my other breast and never had this experience.  I had been wondering if the clips had anything to do with it-as I never had them before??

I have the same thing started yesterday 7-28-08. I have not had anything done with my

breast except exams and mamograms and that has been about 2 years ago. The only thing

on here that I can say I have that anyone mentioned is I do very often put my cell in my bra

on the same brest thay is vibrating, however with that said I never have my phone on vibrate

It always stays on the ringer. Would be nice to see some answers to this. I wont be putting my

phone in my bra anymore.

I also have a buzzing sensation in my right breast.  The only idea I can come up with is past history of the shingles on the right side that went from around my right back and under my right breast.  The shingles occurred 2 years ago, but I have had problems with post-herpetic neuralgia. This buzzing just started 2 weeks ago. I need answers too.

I am so glad that I am not alone!!  This started on Friday and now it is Sunday.  I too felt that my pager was going off and it is my right breast.  I have not had anything done and have had a negative mammogram.  It is the oddest thing!  After reading the posts, did any of yours stop?  I am hoping so!

Thanks.

I am so surprised to see so many vibrating breasts out there.  In 2003 I had a breast-lift, and in early-2006, I began to have buzzing vibrations in my left breast (only).  It was pretty annoying and surreal - like I was inhabited by an alien or something.  Until reading these posts, I never put the prior surgery together with the buzzing although it makes sense to me even though it was quite a long time between the two.  Ultimately, I did find out 9/06 that I did in fact have breast cancer in my buzzing/vibrating breast.  So, in 10/06 I had a bilateral mastectomy followed by 14 months of chemo & radiation treatment for stage III bc.  I certainly don't mean to frighten anyone but when your body is telling you something out of the ordinary, you really should have it checked out to your satisfaction.

Hi all...I just noticed this buzzing in my left breast yesterday and it seems to be increasing in frequency.  I used a steloscope to check my heart rythym and seems fine.  This is definitely inside my breast rather than below in my heart.  I'm going to visit my doc...and probably my naturalpath., too..tomorrow afternoon, but I am soooo glad to have come across all these postings and am struck by how recent the postings are.  Will let you all know what becomes of the visits.  I hold out more hope for my naturalpath...she can sense just about anything.

Since writing in the first week of July, I have not had the vibrating again. I had it really frequently the day that I wrote in, but have not noticed it since. I hope that it does not return.

I will also mention it to my doctor when I go for my next checkup. I have several clips in my breasts from previous biopsies, but some of the women who wrote in did not have any biopsies or surgeries. So maybe that is not it. The blood clot idea makes more sense to me. I am anxious to hear what the doctors have to say. Anyone who asked their doctor, please write in and let us know.

This is so bizarre - my left breast has been buzzing/vibration off and on for about a week, usually when I'm moving around. i thought it was my bra, but I started wearing a different style and I'm still feeling it. I'm 43, never had any breast issues, and had a clear mammogram last month. I do get some breast tenderness when I drink too much coffee, so maybe it's time to cut back. I'm astounded at the number of posts here!

I also am surprised to find that so many other women have experienced this strange sensation.  My right breast started to tingle this morning. It is now 6:15 and it has happened 4 or 5 times so far. It only lasts a second or two and then it is gone. I have never felt this before. I am also curious to know what the cause could be. If anyone gets an answer please post it. I have not had a mammogram for years and it worries me a little.

First off , I am male. Though I am glad I am not alone in this weird phenomenon; I wish I had some answers.  I am also experience this weird sensation, under the nipple area on my left breast/peck. It feels like I have my cell phone set to vibrate in my breast pocket ( only not quite as powerful of a vibration as my cell phone)  I have been experiencing this for about two weeks now, with a few days of it not happening. It lasts about three or four seconds then stops but it mostly happens when I am moving. I have no history of breast issues in my family, not that I am aware of anyway. The best thing that I could think of this is, is this is some sort of wacky nerve that’s having a spasm.

I have had this sensation for a couple of days now. how weird that its so common. I am worried because I have breast implants and was wondering if something was going wrong with them. Now i am worried its more sinister after reading some posts.

Anybody medically trained have any good advice??

Hello, well I too am glad I am not alone.  I expected to find issues with the heart when I typed in vibrating in my chest.  My left breast has been vibrating every 7-10 seconds since last night.  I have never had breast cancer of any form.  I do have has MS and recently had a full relapse from which I am recovering.  I also have Mitral Valve Prolapse which has never required treatment.  I feel fine but this is weird and it feels just like a cell phone as I sometimes carry my phone is the top of my bra there but am not since this started.  Any answers????  Natalie

I'm adding to the "it happens to me too"!  I do carry my cell phone in my bra, quite often on the left side.  But, since, my breast started vibrating on its own, I've started just carrying my cell by hand. I've had the vibrating for a long time, now.  Oddly, it's been about two years.  Two years ago when I got my first Mammy, I asked my doc and the tech and both had never heard of it.  Lately, since about June/July, it's happening more, and just recently, my nipples have begun to hurt to touch.  I was hoping that I could find a solution so I wouldn't have to call my doc.  Lately. I've been having female issues, and I'm worrried she's going to think I'm trying to get attention of some sort.  Even though her diagnosis is always the same as what I "suggested".

Hi Joni,

Yet another person to whom this has just started to happen (for about a week now) .....it's like a fairy's mobile phone....almost imperceptible at times but sufficiently noticeable as to be disconcerting. I was standing on the London Underground last Wednesday thinking "What the heck????"!

My sister is a GP and I asked her about it.....she said it's most likely to be a circulatory thing........and that increased exercise - particularly upper body  - should help.....so I'll give it a go! I hvve noticed that it started at the same time as my legs started to feel heavier / a bit achy......must change my rather couch potato lifetyle!

Good luck to one & all....let us know if you find out anything else....

This happened to me a few years back. I reached to my shirt pocket for my cell phone, but it wasn't there. I went to the doctor when the "vibrating" persisted because I thought it was my heart. It turned out to be a sympton of acid reflux disease

- the vibrating was caused by the acid that was trapped in my esophagus (or something like that). I had other symptons as well, including chronic heartburn. Anyway, I was put on prescription zantac for three months and learned to watch my diet and it was gone. I haven't had the vibrating since and now know what to eat and what not to eat in order to avoid such bad heartburn.

OMG!! I'm having the same thing. It started in the middle of the night just last night.  I often will carry my cellphone in my bra, tucked close to the axilla on the left side so I know what the vibration of  a cellphone feels like.  Only this vibration is in the right breast.  I made a comment to my coworker this morning about the sensation and when I googled it, I was most shocked! 

Well, I've also been noticing the same feeling, and also for about 4 days now. I have had a biopsy, 20 years ago, and I still have fybrocystic tumors, ( which have actually gotten much better since limiting salt and caffiene intake ), but this is the first time I've noticed this. The fairy's cell phone ringing is the perfect descpition. Right breast, for me. And why is it always only one or the other? Why have doctors not heard of it? It is very interesting to see how many women are experiencing the same thing. Is it just me, or does it seem to be a relatively new phenomena across the board? Makes one wonder what the heck is going on in our world, in our environment, in our diets, what indeed? Personally I have little faith in Western medicine. I intend to do Reiki and get healthier all the way around, and hopefully that will make a difference. Are we just the sensitive ones, the canaries so to speak? Better start living clean is my suggestion. To the women who posted earlier, please respond with how long it lasted, and did it go away? Thanks, Health and Peace to you all.

I too started having vibrations in my left breast yesterday morning.  Like several others, I had a partial mastecomy 5 years ago for malignant cancer in my left breast.  There has to be a medical answer for this if so many of us are having the same symptoms.  Unlike several others, I do not or never have carried my cell phone in my clothing, it's always in my purse, so I don't think that that is a common demoninator for us.

This started for me about a week or so ago.  Right breast, closer to the armpit than the breastbone.  Feels deep inside, not near the skin. A subtle vibration. Nothing else. No pain. No tingling. No itching. It is near where I had two biopsies.  I do sometimes carry my cellphone in my bra but not regularly, only occasionally. But absolutely the first times I felt it I reached for my cellphone, even though it was in my pocket.  We've got to get an answer.  EVERYONE SHOULD PRINT OUT THE WHOLE THREAD AND TAKE IT TO THEIR DOCTORS. 

I also have left breast vibrations. I had a lumpectomy, chemo, and radiation 11 years ago, and have clips in that breast. Over the years, I have occasionally felt that buzzing when I was sitting in our school's computer room (I'm a teacher). I thought it was related to the clips. Now I'm a student again, use my laptop a lot, and am surrounded by about 50 laptops during classes. My breast is buzzing at those short intervals all the time. I think it is related to the magnetic/electronic fields of the laptops. My surgeon suggested I see my radiologist, so I've made an appointment. I also have a mitrovalve prolapse, so I'm chekcing with my cardiologist, too. Strange so many of us are experiencing this. Anyone else note an increase when near many computers? Maybe that and the cell phone proximity are related.

I'm so glad to find this website and to know there are others dealing with this.  I thought I was going crazy at first.  My right breast has been vibrating for about 2 weeks.  Not painful, only 2-3 seconds, it happens throughout the day and night sporadically.  I never carry a cell phone in my bra and I have never had any breast surgeries. 

This is too weird, but I'm glad we are all here. I am a male, 37 no cardiac issues and have had this same thing on and off for the past few days. It does feel exactly like a cell phone in my pocket! Sean's Mom post talked about acid reflux, and I have this too, so why not try an alka selzter? Also I have had a upper respiratory infection and coughing up yucky junk for a few days. I just went on antibiotics today. My electrolytes (also mentioned in some posts) might be off, so I am trying a big jug of gatorade and will eat a banana for potassium. Finally, I took Mucinex for my cold and may have taken it each day I had the 'buzz' (today is by far the most buzzing), so no more of that stuff!

Hope this helps.

okay... I'll add to the list of "me too's".   I have not experienced this sensation for several months now, but I did feel it for several weeks, and then it disappeared.  I was searching on line for a problem that I fear is much bigger than this, and felt compelled to add my other symptoms that I think may be realated to this vibrating sensation in the breast.   

I have been experiencing a similar sensation in my left arm pit for about a year and a half.  At times my arm even feels numb.  When I went to my doctor he essentally told me I was imagining it, and that I was fine.  I was insulted with his answer and demanded an mamogram and a heart test.  They came back fine.  However I still have odd sensations a year and a half later.  I assumed the vibrating feeling that I experienced in my left breast was tied to the sensations I was having in my armpit. I'm scared that I have cancer.  I can't tell if my problem is a cirulatory issue, lymph node issue or a nervous system issue.  I know I need to go back to the doctor, but I'm afraid of medical bills!!  

I'm glad to find other cases of this. My left breast began buzzing about 2 days ago.  It doesn't feel like anything to do with my heart, because the buzzing is within the breast tissue itself.  Feels like a cell phone vibrating, but very gentle.  It lasts for a few seconds each time, and repeats about every minute.  Not painful or even uncomfortable, just constantly aware of it.  I've never had any breast surgeries.  But do sometimes tuck my cell phone into my bra, always on the left side.  But since many others have this symptom but no cell phone, that probably isn't the cause.  I have no idea what is causing it, but don't want to call the doctor about a "buzzing in my breast".  Sounds crazy. I was hoping to find an answer on the web, but it sounds like no answers, just others with the same symptom...but that's something at least.  I'm just going to wait a few days and see if it stops.  If anyone has any answers, would love to hear it.

I had the same vibration in my left breast. It felt like my cell phone was vibrating in my pocket, but very faint and unpredictable.  I read on another site that it was caused by heart burn/acid reflux.  I took Zantac Maximum strength and it went away.

Add me to the list.  My stats: 53yrs old, female, no kids, no sign of breast cancer ever. Never kept  my cell phone in my bra. Buzzing started last night in t he left breast. I may or may not have problems with acid reflux.

Add me to the list.  My stats: 53yrs old, female, no kids, no sign of breast cancer ever. Never kept  my cell phone in my bra. Buzzing started last night in t he left breast. I may or may not have problems with acid reflux.

I am amazed at so many women experiencing this. I have been experiencing this for about three or four weeks. It is intermittent and lasts, at the most, 10 seconds at a time. Such a strange sensation. A Fairy's cell phone ringing is the perfect description. Only in my right breast and I have never had breast cancer as far as I am aware. Surely there must be some explanation. I figured it was maybe a nerve - but why ?

Add me to the list. I am 40 and this just started yesterday...a random vibrating feeling near my right nipple. Today it is happening so frequently and it is driving me crazy. My only medical input is that I had a hyterectomy a few years ago and have been on Vivelle (Estrogen patch) ever since. I will go see my doc if this continues. Hope everyone keeps posting updates here...I would love to know if there is any medical daignosis for this.

OMG! This is way too weird! For the past couple of months I have had tingling/vibrating sensations mostly in my left breast, sometimes in my right. I'm 34 years old and female.  I have never had any kind of surgery and no history of breast cancer on either side of my family. I do not put my cell phone in my bra either.  It happens every few minutes or so and it is truly frightening me.  I'm going to get a mammo this monday.   

I have been experiencing this same "vibration" on the outer (left) side of my left breast for nearly two weeks. I have never carried a cell near my breast, I have no history of breast cancer or disease. There is no pain associated...just this annoying vibration. Has anyone had any physician's diagnosis of what is causing this?

I thought I was the only one. I've been experiencing a vibration in my right breast for several weeks on and off. Although it isn't painful, I find it so annoying that I rub and push on my breast until it hurts. Eventually the vibration stops for a couple of days and then returns. I've never had breast cancer or implants. I sometimes put my cell in my bra but not enough to cause this problem. I'm wondering if its connected to too much coffee/caffeine or maybe too much splenda. Also, I recently started working out with weights so I wonder if that could have triggered the sensation. Any help would be appreciated.

I just posted my story last night and I heard from my doctor this morning. My bloodwork came back with a very low B12 level. I asked if this could be causing the vibrations and she said possibly. I'm going to start taking 2000mg of B12 and see if the vibrations stop. It may be coincidence but you never know. If the B12 doesn't work I'm going to stop using splenda and see if that helps. I hope people who posted their comments awhile ago will post an update as to whether they are still experiencing the vibration and if anyone found out why. Thanks.

I am too out done~ I thought i would be the only one.  Please please let's keep our ears and eyes open to any suggestions b/c the feeling is very irrating.

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I am so happy that I'm not alone with this one and amazed there are so many of us.  The strange buzzing began about a month ago in my left breast, in the nipple area, and lasted for a few days and then was gone.  It returned two days ago and occurs any time of the day or night.  I've never carried a cell phone in my bra and have had no breast cancer, implants, cysts or surgeries.  I'm away from home right now and think I'll go see my doctor when I return.  I'm a month past due for my mammogram.

My left breast has been vibrating the last two days, just a gentle vibration like a cell phone on low vibration.  I am concerned also, and  hope that someone has an answer for us.  I have never had breast cancer, although my Mother and sister both had it, but my last mammogram was fine. 

Thank god I am not alone.  I thought I was going mad!!  My buzzing sensation started last night, I just thought that i had been wearing my bra to tight, but possibly not.  I have no answers but if this keeps up am going to my doctors, will keep u all posted! x

okay well im only fourteen and i have the same sort of thing. i can feel a very faint sort of vibrationg in my left breast. its been happening for a few days now and im starting to wonder if its anything serious. it doesnt hurt, and i can put up with it, im just curious to know what it could be. thankyou

as somebody said before its like a mobile phone vibrating except there is no phone and its more faint. im too embarassed to go to the doctor and i dont think its anything serious. i spoke to my mum about it and she thought it could just be a nerve. but its been happening for about 3 days. im surprised there are so many people with the same symptoms.

I have the exact same symptoms. A gentle intermittnet buzzing/ vibrarting in my left breast--like a blue bottle is trapped in there.  It started a few days ago and is really worrying me.

  I'm age 58, don't drink alcohol, am not taking any drugs, have never had any chest pains or shortness of breath and don't carry my cellphone in my pocket. Apart from the buzing I'm well.

I swim a lot and thought it might be a muscular thing.  Also I recently took echinacea for a few days when I seemed to be starting with a cold.  As  this has previously given me palpitations I thought the buzzing could be a side effect so stopped taking it as soon as I noticed the buzzing.

The buzzing isn't   related to my breathing--it buzzes  whether I breathe in or out or hold my breath. I have a slight acid reflux probelm but the buzzing doesn't seem to be connected to my digestive system and if it were caused by acide reflux why would it be just in one side of my chest?

Should I be worried or is it okay to wait and hope it will go away?

Janet

Glad to know I am not alone.  I was out Christmas shopping all day and I kept feeling this faint cell phone-like buzzing in my left breast.  Definitely not close to the heart, more in the breast tissue.  It's the weirdest thing.  Faint cell phone vibrating is definitely the best description.  I hope it's not something related to cancer.  I'm leaning towards the explanation of a nerve spasm as working in healthcare I have felt nerves buzz in this same fashion.  Certainly think we should all print out this thread and take it to our docs to get them to start understanding what this could be all about.  It's such an abstract concept too.  Let's update this thread as we progress so we can come up with answers and provide support.

I have had something very similiar since July.  It feels deep in my chest always the left side.  It happens more late afternoon and evening making it hard to sleep.  I have had every test under the sun.  Heart, endocrine, infection, lyme and just recently an MRI.  All is fine.  I have been seeing a chiropractor.  He has been adjusting a rib and my upper neck/scull.  He thinks it might be a nerve.  It has been two months but it's still there - not as strong as often.  Sometimes moves into tingling in my face, which might be a side effect of the upper neck/scull adjustments.  Makes me feel like sort of odd.  Like I just want to lie down.  Does anyone feel more than just annoyed by it?  The two doctors I have seen seem baffled and have hinted it might be panic/anxiety.  Maybe some panic/anxiety when this all started.  It was kind of scary in the middle of the night.  I am scheduled to see a neurologists in Feb.

my right side of right breast started vibrating today, jan 7, 2008, very odd sensation, almost continueous. no sergery on breast, sergery on right arm at wrist. i do have high blood preasure. i have never kept my phone in my bra. i am 43 and active. thanks to all,...jax

I, too, have no answer. However, I am a 57-year old female and have noticed this sensation off and on for about three-four years. In the past week, it has become quite persistent. Same as many writers... left breast, very light, fluttering/vibrating... at times I find myself wondering if others can HEAR it - it is so much like a weak cell-phone vibration. Same, exact spot each time... one to one-and-a-half inches to the right of center, left breast. Not related to erratic pulse/fluttering heartbeats - I also experience those from time to time and this is distinctly different. It seriously feels like there is embedded a tiny, silent, buzzer that goes off unpredictably. It does feel as though it is in the exterior, "fleshy" part of the breast rather than underneath in the chest wall. Not painful, just annoying and mysterious.

I, too, have no answer. However, I am a 57-year old female and have noticed this sensation off and on for about three-four years. In the past week, it has become quite persistent. Same as many writers... left breast, very light, fluttering/vibrating... at times I find myself wondering if others can HEAR it - it is so much like a weak cell-phone vibration. Same, exact spot each time... one to one-and-a-half inches to the right of center, left breast. Not related to erratic pulse/fluttering heartbeats - I also experience those from time to time and this is distinctly different. It seriously feels like there is embedded a tiny, silent, buzzer that goes off unpredictably. It does feel as though it is in the exterior, "fleshy" part of the breast rather than underneath in the chest wall. Not painful, just annoying and mysterious.

I have also been experiencing a vibration in my left breast for the last 2 months.  I have noticed it both when I am active and when I am at rest.  It has become much more frequent in the last few days.  That is what prompted me to search it on google and find this page.  I am 37 and fairly active.  I have never carried a cell phone anywhere near that area.  I am on no medications.

I found a small yet noticeable lump in that breast a year ago.  I had a core biopsy about 6 months ago.  The biopsy results indicated a benign fibroadonema or a benign phyllodes tumour in the outside area of that breast.  However, the vibration is nearer to the centre of the breast. 

I have not yet mentioned it to my doctor. 

so... did we ever find the answer to this?? im 26... its been going on for a week, ive been trying to ignore it but its not really going away....  cant belive how many others have had it!...

Wow!! This has been happening to me for over a week and I've been growing rather concerned about it.  Finally thought I'd Google it on the next step before making a doctor appointment and really thought I wouldn't find much information. I'm relieved to know that it's somewhat common and probably benign.  I won't rush to make a doctor appointment but will definitely follow up on it in the near future, especially if it continues.  I've never had any breast problems before and just do the annual mammogram at this time.

I have fibrocystic breasts (bumpy boobs) and from time to time have the cysts aspirated in the doctor's office.  I have mammograms every six months, and have had breast biopsies, all benign.  My best guess is that the vibrating is either nerve related or is a cyst refilling, because they nearly always recur.  And, it could be a circulatory thing.  The vibrating/buzzing is annoying, but apparently is not dangerous.  This, too, will pass.

WOW.......I turned 45 in October, have annual mammograms, was diagnosed at age 15 with fibroids in both breast, but have never had any issues other than some "period"ic  soreness.  However, about 3 weeks ago I started having a "buzzing" sensation in my left breast.  It was concerning me..until now!  I just figured it was a deep nerve twitching but feels more like a vibration due to the depth in the tissue.

Thanks for sharing Ladies and setting my mind at ease!!

UNBELIEVABLE...I also checked WEBMD first and got nothing...googled the question and here I am...mine started this last week...left breast...the other symptom for me also within the last week is occasional muscle twitching in my neck also on left side...not sure if related...also burping alot but not having bad heartburn...just started researching and "muscle fascilations" (spasms) has come up twice...sounds like nothing to worry about but obviously we are all concerned...it's about par that medical doctors have never heard of this...there are so few out there that actually know what they are doing which is scarey in and of itself!!!

UNBELIEVABLE...I also checked WEBMD first and got nothing...googled the question and here I am...mine started this last week...left breast...the other symptom for me also within the last week is occasional muscle twitching in my neck also on left side...not sure if related...also burping alot but not having bad heartburn...just started researching and "muscle fascilations" (spasms) has come up twice...sounds like nothing to worry about but obviously we are all concerned...it's about par that medical doctors have never heard of this...there are so few out there that actually know what they are doing which is scarey in and of itself!!!

Wow. I just found this page and am appalled that I've never heard of this happening before! I am 24, never had surgery or illness of any kind pertaining to the breasts. I did have shingles last year, but that was on my right back/chest, and the vibrations are in my left breast. It feels EXACTLY like a cell phone vibrating, and I've tried to feel it from the outside but it too seems to be internal. I also have one symptom that someone else mentioned--around the same time as the vibrations started I had a tension or pulsing sensation in the veins in the front of my neck. Scary. I looked up the symptoms on webmd and all they came up with was possible heart problems. I've also been on birth control for 5 years, but recently switched to a different brand (Junel Fe). I plan on seeing my doctor within the month and look forward to hearing of any other feedback from professionals as far as answering these odd symptoms. --Megan--

I am very glad to see I am not the only woman out there diving in to her bra to grab a cell phone that is not there. I have had this off and on for years and never thought much of it. Breast fed my kids, never  had cancer and I carry my phone in the left side of my bra. I have experienced more heart burn acid/reflux. Might just try cutting down on some of my recent home made bread and biscuts . Good luck to all and hope nothing bad comes from the "vibrating boob syndome". Oh I didnt notice if anyone had mentioned bra size. I wear a 38 DD.

Me too!  I am 44 and whilst shopping my left breast started buzzing at regular intervals.  I thought some sort of bug was in my clothing but on closer examination nothing was there and I realised it was from inside. I have not had any operations in that area.  Will keep looking for the answer.

My left breast just vibrated again for a few seconds so I thought it is time to google it. What a relief to see so many others experiencing the same thing. At work, I wear a vibrating beeper in my left pocket so sometimes I think it is going off only to find out it is my breast doing it. I have had no cancer history or surgical procedures. I hope we can get some sort of answer to this weird sensation.

I just started having this buzzing sensation in my left breast/heart area.  Just knowing that I'm not going crazy is comfort enough...I was beginning to wonder if I was unique, but if this continues I'll have so many perfect descriptions to give to my Dr.  thanks to this site.  It's annoying, not painful, but I am so curious about what could be causing this to happen, it seems rythmic like it may be heart related, it's happening to me right now, it's like zzzzz, pause, zzzzzzz, pause, etc. 

I don't have this particular issue in my breast, but I do feel it in other muscles occasionally. I thought I'd chyme in with a couple possible reasons:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myoclonus

or, absent other symptoms it's more likely:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasciculation

Sorry about the wiki sites, but they're good brief explanations for involuntary muscle twitches. My legs get this a lot. Try and up your calcium and potassium intake, stay hydtrated and avoid sodium a bit. These all are involved in the cascade of chemicals that cause your muscles to contract and can cause mini-muscle spams if out of whack.

Hope that helps!

Erica

Count me as another one amazed that so many people are experiencing this.  I am 44 years old, recently had a good mamogram, I take plenty of vitamins including B12, D, Calcium... I have no history of any problems, I've had one child (24 years ago!), I'm 36C.  I can't see any connection between everyone.  I'm going with the spasm thing.  I hope someone gets an answer and posts it.

Robin

I have been feeling the same vibrating in my left breast for about a week and like everyone else its vibration like a cell phone. dont know what to think about it, hopefully it goes away.

Hi Joni!

I just googled the same thing because I have experienced the exact same thing on my left side as well! Its very bizarre.  My mother just got through breast cancer last year and at 31 I'm planning on having a mamm done just in case.  It seems to do this right about the time my cycle starts and my breasts are a little tender anyway.  Have you noticed a pattern with your cycles?

Hi.. I posted on Jan 15th and  I just wanted to give an update.. The buzzing continued for about another week or so and then it went away. very strange. wondering if this has happened to anyone else or if it will happen again... anyways, just thought id share. Take care all.

HI I HAV EBEEN HAVING VIBRATION IN MY BREAT FOR ABOUT 2  - 3 WEEKS NOW DOCTORS THOUGHT IT WAS BRONCHITUS BUT I DO RECALL HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEM IN THE PAST A BOUT 2 YRS AGO AND IT WAS DUE TO ACD REFLUX I AM SLEEOING WITH BED ELEVATED NOW AND WATCHING WHAT I EAT AND LOT OF WATER IM 38 AND I JUST GOT MY YEARLY MAMMO I HAVENT HEARD ANYTHING BACK YET SO I WILL COME BACK MONDAY AND LET YOU KNOW WHAT I FIND IF ANYONE FINDS AN ANSWER THAT IS SOLIDE EMAIL EM AT LITTLEPINKFAERY1@AOL.COM THANKS MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU WHO ARE ANNOYED AND ANXIOUS           PAMELA

OK, so glad to hear that I'm not the only one out there.  I kept trying to answer my phone!  I'm 44, been blessed with healthy breasts though they are getting closer to the floor, never kept my phone in my bra, but I'm having this crazy vibrating in my right breast.  I really hope there aren't aliens out there trying to beam us up! (just kidding btw - well no not really, I really do hope there aren't, but I don't really think they are trying to beam us up.)  My husband is a physician, I'm going to ask him about it tonight.  I haven't asked him before because I thought I was just imagining it.  He'll probably look at me like I'm crazy, but given all these responses, it's gotta be something, right?!  I'll get back to you.

I'm having the same thing--buzzing in the left breast, especially at night. It is disturbing, but I found a few possible answers. One, it could be a clogged or blocked milk duct (doesn't mean you'd need to be nursing; even when the baby is six feet tall those ducts are still there). It might be a blood vessel spasm or a muscle spasm (Yahoo answers & Wiki cover these possibilities). It sounds like upping your magnesium, reducing stress, and reducing caffeine can help. One report said that a bout of diarrhea can reduce your magnesium and bring this on. Some of us are in our 50s, and might have had, as I recently had, had a colonoscopy. Therefore, diarrhea and perhaps a magnesium dip.  I think seeing a doc is a great idea and I like the idea of sharing this long list of women who feel the buzz. 

GUESS WHAT MY BUZZING IN MY BREAT /CHEST WENT AWAY WELL ALMOST IT ISNT VERY STRONG NOW OR AS MUCH WANT TO KNOW WHAT MY DOCTOR GAVE ME VITAMIN B 6 100 MG ONCE A DAY SHE SAID SOMETHING ABOUT THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYTEM AND THE SKIN AND IT WORKED SO IF IT FEELS LIKE BUZZING OR VIBRATING IN ON THE SKINS SURFACE TRY THIS I WAS GETTING ANNOYED AND WORRIED BUT IT DID INDEED WORK THEY ARE ALMOST GONE COMPLETELY  PAMELA LITTLEPINKFAERY1@AOL.COM

I asked my husband, a doctor, and he said it must be related to our cell phones.  Then I found this site ...

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-06-12-cellphones_N.htm

Apparently, our little weird vibrations are not that unusual.  What I don't get is why the right breast?

I am 73 and have had these buzzing vibrations in one or other of my breasts for some months, exactly like a mobile or cellphone vibrations. Lasts few seconds, then gone.

I am on medication for Osteoporosis ie Allendronic Acid which takes the calcium from the bloodstream, putting it into the bones, so maybe a lack of calcium could be the problem.   I read on a website that it can be the cause, but can't find that web now.

Hi All, I dont have any answer but phew!! im not some kinda vibrating nutter,  I cannot believe so many people have the same symptoms, I did not expect to get an answer when I googled it made me feel like it is real well, i'm now gonna speak to my doc, Im 37 female with vibrating left breast no previous of cancer or any treatments but I do have previous acid probs. Thanxs to the power of the WEB for the relief of at least im not on my own can a doctor get on to this and give a real medical answer?????????? 

I have an answer - posture!!!  I know it can't be that simple.  Here is my story.  My tingling started in July of 2008 (don't know why).  I could not sleep through it.   I was terrified. Thought I was having heart and anxiety problems.  I have spent thousands on tests.  I've seen a cardiologist, endocrinologist, neurologist and regular my doctor a lot.  No one knew what the problem was. I starting seeing a chiropractor.  He suggested my rib was out and gave me excercises to strenghthen my back muscles.  Started to help.  Decided after another MRI I would try a physical therapist.  I now where a cloth brace to keep my shoulders back and am doing excercises to open my chest and strengthen my back.  It really has helped.  I KNOW we are now on the right track.  When I take the brace off the tingling will happen but much less everyday.  No one has named this but I truly think this is my answer.  Good Luck!! 

melanie b....i think you are spot on!!!!!...there is such a plexus of nerves in the arm to torso/shoulder region that if you do not practice good posture and core strength something is going to give. i'm curious if the folks with left breast vibration are right handed and vica versa.....

the only other ting i might suggest to some of you is...STOP putting your phone in our bra...cell phones emit bad stuff!

melanie b....i think you are spot on!!!!!...there is such a plexus of nerves in the arm to torso/shoulder region that if you do not practice good posture and core strength something is going to give. i'm curious if the folks with left breast vibration are right handed and vica versa.....

the only other ting i might suggest to some of you is...STOP putting your phone in our bra...cell phones emit bad stuff!

melanie b....i think you are spot on!!!!!...there is such a plexus of nerves in the arm to torso/shoulder region that if you do not practice good posture and core strength something is going to give. i'm curious if the folks with left breast vibration are right handed and vica versa.....

the only other ting i might suggest to some of you is...STOP putting your phone in our bra...cell phones emit bad stuff!

No answer here but noted in quick read thru approx 71 comments no cancer or surg/biopsy history; 2 men; 9 prev surg/biop no cancer; 5 prev cancer history - like I said approx #s and somewhat assuring to someone that likes figures. I have sensation over a week in right breast off and on. Now for example past hour - haven't noticed at night. Have always had fibrocystic lumpy breasts, have slept poorly lately on couch w/rt arm falling asleep once and cricks in neck. Am also taking Osteoporisis meds (Boniva) at 49 yrs old - so wonder about calcium comment. This meds side affects are gastric/esophogal related (hmmm).  I plan to take vitamin daily to see if anything changes and less caffiene. I have experienced brief sharp pains in my breasts in past over my life- figured it was caffiene. My annual Mam is scheduled in May. I will print out these to take there and leave for their review. I have some history as others; poor posture, hysterectomy, breast fed.  Will check back.

I have just turned 36 and have no previous medical history.  2 children and am experiencing right breast vibrations lasting 2-3 secs without any other symptoms.  So glad to hear others are experincing this symptom..and that its not in my head !!! CHEERS ! By the way thanks for last e-mail, rounding up the stats that was really useful !

AMAZING to see how many of us are experiencing this...why doesn't Oprah do a show on it?  Experienced my first today, while standing at the check-out counter at a department store.  I moved away from the register, thinking that the lazer price whatchamacallit was zapping me!  It's been continuing off and on, and I knew it was something strange, even though must say was relieved it wasn't accompanied by pain, swelling, or lumps.  I have had children, and two breast operations w/implants (before and after kids), have had a biopsy for calcifications on my right breast, which is where my buzzing is. 

What I must also admit is that my stress level is off the charts, and as a result I have not been taking care of myself at all.  This means that I do not exercize, I drink to relax, sometimes excessively, and I have lost at least two dress sizes.  I realize now more than ever that I have been taken my health for granted and have been flirting with disaster.  Okay, there goes my right boob again.  A buzz buzz.  I place my hand over it with love and send messages of calm acknowledgment.  And yes, I'll speak to my doctor, too.  But I doubt he'll have any idea, which seems to be the case.

Must say that I am somewhat relieved to read all of these boob buzzing accounts, to know that I am not alone, or an alien receiving extraterrestrial transmissions from beyond! 

Peace and love to all of you...

I have an answer - posture!!!  I know it can't be that simple.  Here is my story.  My tingling started in July of 2008 (don't know why).  I could not sleep through it.   I was terrified. Thought I was having heart and anxiety problems.  I have spent thousands on tests.  I've seen a cardiologist, endocrinologist, neurologist and regular my doctor.  No one knew what the problem was. I starting seeing a chiropractor.  He suggested my rib was out and gave me excercises to strenghthen my back muscles.  Started to help.  Decided after a thoracic MRI I would try a physical therapist.  I now where a cloth brace to keep my shoulders back and am doing excercises to open my chest and strengthen my back.  It really has helped.  I KNOW we are now on the right track.  When I take the brace off the tingling will happen but much less everyday.  No one has named this but I truly think this is my answer.  Good Luck!! 

I forgot to tell you all.  My husband has the same sort of vibration now and then.  Usually when his job requires repetitive motions.  He tells me it has to be a muscle issue.  I'm starting to be truly convinced.  Physical therapist told me yesterday to continue on with the excercises and that it will take time to fix this problem. 

I also have this vibration and sometimes on the out side of my vagina oddly enough.  It always goes away. but returns weeks later. I was wondering if any of you smoke it could be related.  I'm going to the Dr. I'll get back to you.

I also have this vibration under my breast and sometimes on the out side of my vagina oddly enough.  It always goes away. but returns weeks later. I was wondering if any of you smoke it could be related.  I'm going to the Dr. I'll get back to you.  I think its a pinch nerve possibly.  Maybe from underwire bras.

WOW!  After asking just about everybody I know, including my doc, I thought I was the only one with this - not so!  I first discovered this about a year & a half ago.  I had it for about 2 months, it went away & 14 months later, have it back again.  I have never had any surgery's or biopsy's, don't smoke, am right handed.  Oh, forgot to tell you, it is in the left breast.  I see from reading all the comments, some people have experienced this over a year ago (like myself) & still do not have a diagnosis.  This is really strange.  Please anyone, if you ever find out what it is, pass it on to all of us.  My doc said, could be blood flow, she told me she didn't feel it was anything to be alarmed about.

M&M

I just read the info on the link that abc1228 was ever so kind to forward onto us.  I must say, I have never carried my cell phone in my shirt pocket, it is usually in my purse & NOT on vibrate, so I don't think that is the answer.

Have you noticed how you are feeling emotionally when the buzzing happens? Are you really relaxed and comfortable?  Anxious and nervous?  I have been having experiencing this too and notice that it happens when I am in meditation and feeling absolutely no stress.  I honestly believe its breaking up energetic/physical blockages in the breast and is very positive.  Just relax, breathe and deepen into the feeling.

Hello everybody - felt compelled to post.  My left breast started vibrating for a couple of seconds at a time a few days ago. Same thing - doesn't hurt, just feels strange.  I am 52, no children, annual mammogram coming up next week, no breast issues to date.  In the past I have tucked my cell phone in my bra occasionally, but won't from now on. 

I'm going to check out this site.. and also am seeing my doctor today.. so I'll let you know what comes up.  Anyway, I have high blood pressure and was one of those who waited too long to get help and for me anyway.. it might be a part of it.  At least reading these, I don't feel alone.  I couldn't sleep for a while because it was worse tonight after a stressful day yesterday.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2007-06-12-cellphones_N.htm

Kathie

Vancouver. B.C.

Started in my left breast 2 days ago - no history of surgery or breast disease.   I agree it feels like a mild cell phone vibration.    I thought maybe ny bra was too tight but I haven't worn it for a day and it is still intermittent.    Recent negative mammogram and exam.  I mainly sleep on my left side and am wondering if my breast nerve might be getting pinched.   I'm a registered nurse and have not heard of this before but there sure are a lot of us.   Well, let's just keep each other updated and see if we can figure this out over time.  

Rho

Me, too, I serched for results and it was good to know I am not alone! I feel better after reading this site...not so worried any longer!

Wow! I cannot believe that there are others with this same sensation. I told my husband earlier tonight that I thought I needed to make an appt with my doctor because of this weird sensation in my left breast. He acted like he thought it was all in my head. 

I am a right-handed, 50 yr old mother of two grown children, with no prior breast surgeries. My only source of caffeine is 1-2 cups of coffee in the morning. I take a multi-vitamin, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin D.

I had a normal mammogram in January. I have a busy life, but my life has been that way for the last two years without the sensation, and I have definitely been a lot more stressed than I am now. So, I do not think this is a stress issue.

The sensation feels to me like it is most-likely a mild muscle spasm or a freaked out nerve ending. I admit that I was worried until I found this website, but I feel better now.

I am so amazed . This buzzing/vibrating feeling in my right breast has been bothering me for months and just plucked up the courage to google it as afraid to ask my doctor for it sounded so strange. I can't believe that so many people have this, but would really like to know why (just like everyone else).

so glad i found this site - the vibrating sensation started this week in my left breast, at first i thought i was going mad and i'd imagined it but its happened a few times now. although i've not found the answer i know i'm not on my own - any answers i would be interested? Lorraine

I too, am releived that I am not alone. I am 46 and have a 2.5 yr old daughter.  I thought it had something to do with breastfeeding, but I stopped over a year ago. I never carry a cell phone on my body, just in my purse. I have Carpal Tunnel syndrome and degenerative disc disease in my neck. I just had an adjustment from my chiropractor a few days before it happened. A friend said it could be a nerve thing connected to my neck and back problems. Any official word yet?

I too, am releived that I am not alone. I am 46 and have a 2.5 yr old daughter.  I thought it had something to do with breastfeeding, but I stopped over a year ago. I never carry a cell phone on my body, just in my purse. I have Carpal Tunnel syndrome and degenerative disc disease in my neck. I just had an adjustment from my chiropractor a few days before it happened. A friend said it could be a nerve thing connected to my neck and back problems. Any official word yet?

I am so glad I found this site.  I am 36 with a 3 year old son.  Just had a work up of blood and an ekg and everything came back normal.  Of course I forgot to tell my Dr. about this, but I have had the exact same problems.  In my right breast, started infrequently, but has become more and more frequent.  I almost had an anxiety attack last night because of it.  Took a little Xanax and went to sleep- thank goodness!  Anyway, after reading these replies- I can say that I had just started working out pretty intensely and I also am on Protonix for acid reflux.  I am wondering if the working out thing has anything to do with this?  I hope someone comes back with a definite answer soon.  I didn't know if I should go back to my doctor or not about this because it just seems so odd and crazy!!  Thanks to everyone who has posted!

I've had it on and off for 2-3 years sometimes in the left breast and sometimes in the right and sometimes in the center.  zzzzz pause.... zzzz...pause, just like everyone describes.  The longest "spell" was for about a week, but usually it's just on and off for a day or two otherwise.  I am 34 y/o female, large bumpy boobs too and overweight and right handed.  I never carry cell in bra and never have it on vibrate, but I do carry it in pants pocket.  I have also gotten these same buzzing feelings on a couple of occasions in my inner thigh area and once in abdomen and once or twice in hip.  Today it is sporadic in center of chest/a bit more to the right.  It is deep and cannot be felt from the outside.  It is annoying and scary.  I haven't started any new workout plan.  I did just recently start a low carb metabolism B diet (which added splenda, aspartame and now I can't have fruit so probably lower potassium) but I had these spells before the diet.  My week-long spell of frequent boob buzzing did occur after a very frightful/stressful situation.  But this that started yesterday, well, I don't have really anything stressful going on to have caused it.  I haven't been to any doctors nor had any tests.  I do have other ailments here and there such as burning chest pain sometimes (maybe acid reflux?) and pain between the shoulder blades or sometimes just under the left shoulder blade.  I do seem to have more problems if I've been sitting for long periods at the computer.  I do also think possibly posture plays a small role, perhaps, my posture is awful.  I also get tingling and numbness sometimes in fingers/hands, weakness in arm but I figure that's either due to nerve or my frequent lower back pain, or neck pain or either possibly carpal tunnel.  Sorry for all the extra info but I'm hoping maybe by putting together some clues, there will be answers.  I'm afraid to go to Drs, they will only tell me I'm nuts.  I have wondered if I have possible circulation issues or heart issues.  My other scary symptom is that I get minor pitting edema around my lower shins, if I press for a spell with my finger, it will leave an indentation that takes several minutes before it goes back to normal and socks leave quite a mark for a long period as well. My diet has been really healthy for the past year.  I used to smoke but that was over 3 years ago, vibrations didn't occur until after I had quit.  If anyone has any other questions for me feel free to ask and if anyone has ANY ideas or answers or thoughts or followups, please please please post here.  These responses are so very helpful.  Thank you

I too thought i was going crazy! I'm 26, 17 weeks pregnant, and i started feeling the vibrating this morning... i went to see my ob, and he had no idea what i could be so i started looking online. At least i'm not alone... i've been watching tooo much tv and the show Monsters Inside Me has got me spooked! If anyone has found out what it is please let me know.... i'm still concerned because it happens in my left breast only, every 30 seconds or so.. but not in the same spot on my breast, each time its in a different spot... its driving me crazy! my Ob asked me if i had felt any lumps in my breast.. which i havent.. but Cancer runs in my family alot.. i just lost my brother at age 33 to cancer on new years.... and the fear that it could be related is making me panic.

No, Joni, it's not brast cancer. A surprising number of women experience this condition - and, while doctors don't know what causes it, they surmise it might originate with spasms of the tiny little muscles around your nipple. Since this is happening in your left breast, if it continues, you might want to rule out something heart-related. But otehr than that - hopefully, it'll abate soon! PJH

I can't believe all the people who have experienced the same strange symptoms and absolutely no physician has an answer. I have had the same sensations alternately on both sides of the outer side of either breasts. I have for 2 years used my bra (on the left side) as a repository for my cell phone. I have not had any biopsies nor surguries of any kind. I was afraid to bring it up to a health care provider for fear of being considered crazy. I am sorry for anyone to have this puzzling medical issue, but I am also glad it isn't just in my head!

No answer just adding my story to the group of buzzing breasts!  Perhaps there is a new fiber in our clothing that is wired to alien forces, allowing tracking of our activities.  Hey - it could happen couldn't it?  If we can be photographed from miles above the earth why can't we be "booby trapped"!

My left breast also vibrates, I do place my cellphone in my bra at times when I have no purse or pockets and hands full as not to lose it, but I reach for my cellphone the last few weeks thinking that is what it is and no phone is there.  It is really freaking me out.  I feel I have an obscene object vibrating inside of me it is not a tingle or a itch it is a vibration so strong it startles me.  I think it is heart or related to a problem with circulation as I have had toe amputations and both femoral artieries blocked in both legs and had them opened.  Scares me I am going for a mamogram ASAP If anyone finds anything out email me at tonyafrisby@yahoo.com

Tonya

WOW!!! If it had not been for this site, I probably would not mention this to anyone and just kept it to myself forever. Now I feel safe asking friends and co-workers. If anyone thinks I belong in a sci-fi flick, I will refer them to this site. I am a 51, single and  do not need this extra worry right now in my stressful life. I, like all of you, google "vibration in breast" and was shocked to find this. I thought this was due to my weight because in the last few years I have been putting on the pounds. I do not exercise and I eat sporadically. I am under a doctors care and feel comfortable mentioning this to her now. (I will bring this site just in case.) I will be happy when we get that AHAA! moment. 

Hi there, I am the proud owner of one more vibrating left breast, just started this morning and is already driving me insane.  Mine is intermittent, say every few mins for a few seconds and seems to be located more in the middle and lower part between nipple and heart.  My only history is slight anxiety for which I have just started taking citalopram (but dont think this is a side effect) 

I have called NHS Direct UK and they know nothing about it so despite there being over 100 posts on this site it can't really be that common.

Maybe those of us too embarressed to go to our GPs with vibrating booby syndrome should pluck up the courage and get some answers.

Good Luck!!!

This link may put a few minds at rest - It has definitely got me thinking about getting a mamogram now i'm 40 because routinely we dont get them in the uk until aged 50.

http://www.everydayhealth.com/breast-cancer/diagnosing/etingin/vibrations-and-breast-cancer.aspx

Just adding another one :) I too have a vibrating left breast...been on and off for a few weeks now. I am 36, I never carry my cell phone in my bra or anywhere close to my breast, never had any surgeries/biopsies, have had breast exams...no mammogram yet but am going for first one soon. So I am bookmarking this page and hoping to one day check back and someone will know the answer to a very puzzling question :)

http://www.healthcentral.com/breast-cancer/c/question/15141/answer/26100     I have the same thing vibration on the left breast at first i thought i had my phone in my bra and went to grab it but there was nothing there.it just started today and is happening constantly and last for about 7 seconds at a time.I dont think im going to sleep well like this.I am 30 years old and i had breast implants put in 2 years ago (cosmetic only) and as far as i know i dont have a cyst or cancer or anything like that and am in high hopes its just some sort of benign spasm.I have 4 kids work about 32hrs a week & work out 12 hrs a week and i do get anxiety problems alot i know i am over worked and over stressed ... i really hope it is just the spasm thing.

i have had the same sensation. It happens now maybe every other month . Sometimes it last one -two days. It feels just like a cell phone on vibrate and it always affects the left breast. It doesn't hurt, its just annoying. What is this?????

I too have the same problem, it started three days ago. I am currently recovering from swine flu and have been taking lots of medication from cough bottles to anti biotics, i have not taken the tamiflu. I have never carried my phone in my bra and have had no surgery on my breasts, There is a family history of breast cancer and i am the oldest female left on my dads side. After having my son 5 years ago my Nipples became inverted and because of this and the history i get checked once a year.

I would love to know the reason behind this mysterious buzzing and i cant believe there are so many of us with, when i told my husband this morning he looked at me like i was crazy or something ha ha.

I have felt alittle of what you are talking about mine feels like eletricity , I wish I knew the anwser too help you but surly you will be in my prayers

I'm 41 and went on camping trip last weekend and noticed my right breast was vibrating also.  I timed it and it was going off every 7 minutes for about 2-3 secs. (My friend was laughing at me because I was tapping my right breast like I was shutting off a snooze alarm lol) I've had no cancer, no breast surgeries, no cell phones anywhere but on my ear. Now that I've been back home its only gone off twice on the 1st day back (Sunday) and none after that.  I'm really thinking its just nerves creating muscle spasms. Kinda like you get eye twitches. I'm still going to ask my OBGYN, but I think everyone has put really great info on here with all kinds of medical situations which gave me my conclusion. 

Thank God for the Internet!  Now if we can just get our doctors to use it too we'll all be in business!!!

never ever thought that when i googled "my boob is vibrating" i'd find so many answers!

i've felt this slight 'buzzing' or 'vibrating' in my left breast all day and it's been really irritating me. at first i thought it must have been the way my shirt was sitting but then i put a bra on and it still happened. been happening a few times an hour all day, but it's not too bad because it's not vibrating heaps. hoping it'll be gone by tomorrow. really glad i found this site because i thought i was going insane! or that something really bad might be happening to me ;(

and for statistics sake, i am 21, female, never had cancer or cysts or lumps in my breasts or anything else like that. never had any breast/chest area or upper back surgery. never had a mammogram. (it seems i might be the youngest here to have felt this? tried to look for some other answers by 20-somethings but only skimmed so might have missed you..)

Just want to be added to the many boob-buzzing posts here - was excited to find I'm not alone. I'm 42, breast-fed my kids in my 20s, have bad posture and anxiety issues, clear mammograms, not overweight- I have this same sensation of the feeling that my cell phone is inside my left breast on vibrate (have had it in left groin in the past too) - on and off for a year or so now. I'm going to try adding vitamin B (I don't take any vitamins) and will mention it at my next check up. Thanks to all for putting out the word.

I started getting these vibrations about six months before I was diagnosed with cancer in my left breast.  This, in itself concerned me, but I thought it strange.  I then had pain in my left breast and saw the doctor.  I ended up with a lumpectomy, sentinal node biospsy and 28 sessions of radiation.  It will be six months since the surgery on 11/7.  I am gettting these vibrations again (left breast only) and have emailed my surgeon with concerns.  Hope to hear from her soon.

FYI - I told many medical professionals (doctors, nurses, radiation therapists, breast study coordinator, to name a few) and all poo-pooed the "vibration may be the first sign of breast cancer".  My cancer was very small and did not invade the lymph nodes.  I am very lucky.  I would recommend all of you with vibrations, see the doctor and insist on a mammogram. 

Sorry, I can't help you. I came here looking for answers too. I am not as worried now that I see how many other women are experiencing the same thing. I kept reaching for my cell phone that is usually in the pocket of my scrubs, then I changed bras, to no avail. Would love to know what it is.

Maybe we all should find some common ground since there seems to be no answers out there for us.

So far it doesnt sound like gender is an issue but...

-Female

-25 years old

-Native american / Mexican

-Diabetic

-Obese

Any other suggestions would be apprciated!

Allow me to put a kink in these comments.  I did a search for women experiencing "vibrating" vaginal areas and I read just about all your comments.  I believe it is directly related to what ya'll are experiencing.  I too have cancer, ovarian cancer.  I've had many surgeries down in that area so there is some correlation between ya'lls vibrating breasts and my vibrating vagina!  Crazy huh?!?!?  I'm pretty sure now that it is a nerve thing and nothing to worry about.  It's just uncomfortable.  Sometimes it's worse than other times.  But I've got so many other health problems, my vibrating who-who is not for me to be concerned.

Thank you to all of the ladies ... and gentlemen ... for being honest about it all.  Good luck and God Bless to all!!