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Edmonton, AB

I experience electric current sensations in palms and on soles of feet very often but recently experienced the same sensation in forearm and rib area so I am curious as to other's experiences

September 8, 2019
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Members responded to a question about whether electric current sensations can occur in areas beyond the hands and feet, and the community overwhelmingly confirmed that nerve pain can show up almost anywhere in the body. Several members shared experiences of electric shock sensations in areas like the spine, ribs, abdomen, pelvis, legs, face, and head, with many attributing the cause to nerve damage, neuropathy, sciatica, or spinal issues like stenosis or disc problems. A recurring theme was finding relief through medications like Gabapentin, Lyrica, and Topamax, and one member found that limiting vitamin B6 intake helped reduce the most painful sensations.

A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Typically, electrical sensations/numbing/burning/tingling are associated with nerve involvement.

September 8, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Lyrica works for me because I have very bad Neuropathy in both my feet. At times it feels like each one is a block of ice with burning needles of pain that stabs me. At night I can"t sleep unless I have the Lyrica , or Gabapentin 600mg BID, to take away the intense pain. This may not work for everyone but for some it does help.

April 15, 2020
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I get them in my head like electic shockes

September 20, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

Hi I had alot of it before my neck surgery. Now not so much. It is caused either by neuropathy or stenosis. Mine is caused stenosis and neuropathy. I have severe cases of both.

September 12, 2019
A MyChronicPainTeam Member

I used to only get them in my hands, for the most part, now i can experience them anywhere, varying to shooting electrical shocks to what feels like a hot sting.

September 11, 2019

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