Question 1

pain in left lower back that radiates to whole left leg. occasional electric shock feeling in knee. leg just feels heavy. hip sore?

Accepted Answer

?ruptured disc: You need to consider that symptoms are secondary to nerve root compression in lower back secondary to disc herniation, perhaps at L3-4, but more distal problem such as piriformis syndrome, or sacroiliac dysfunction may be also consideration.  Have your doctor evaluate this soon.

Question 2

after bike n swim, hip joint inflamed. sometimes pain n electric shock sensation when i stand n twist body left n right. lumbar mri fine. what's wrong?

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Arthritis/bursitis: The hip could have osteoarthritis, which can be diagnoses by xray. If the hip is tender on the outer side, it could be a bursitis, which responds well to local steroid injection.

Lumbar MRI often doesn't show pinched nerve, which can cause electric shock. Responds well to lumbar traction/physical therapy, or even epidural steroid injection.

Question 3

my extremities keep getting hot and emitting heat. i also get a strange electric shock feeling in my lower legs. i have also unintentionally lost 25lb?

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Compressn neuropathy: Sometimes burning pain means a nerve was pinched. There could also be a thyroid issue as. You should thus see a Neurologist who can do the appropriate rests for compression neuropathy  vs other causes including spasm, metabolic deficiencies etc. Your primary care me can start an initial work up and refer as necessary.

Question 4

please help! i have this electric shock feeling in the back of my neck and it shoots up to the top of my head. what is it?

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MULTIPLE CAUSES.: Most serious ican think of is pinched nerve but very unlikely. Atypical migraine-unlikely if daily. Arthritis in neck-would expect more non electric pain. How long have you had it? Does your head feel like being squeezed? Getting better or worse?    Do not anticipate anything serious but visit to pcp should help ease your concern.

Question 5

i feel electric shock sensation on upper left leg. no pain, just electric shock feeling. no injuries or back problem. what this could be?

Accepted Answer

Nerve pain: nerves can get irritated, without  any antecedent event. It can be your belt, tight pants, sitting too long, the way you drive..usually nothing to worry about. singular pain is local in nature. try stretching and add magnesium to your supplements.. 250-500 mg

Question 6

feeling of lightning jolt sensation on front side of thigh. no real pain, but electric shock feeling. has happened a few times recently. stiff back but not bad. any ideas what it could be?

Accepted Answer

Jolt like pain : Sounds like these symptoms stem from a problem in the nervous system. This is not common in my experience from most back problems. I wonder if this is meralgia paresthetica-a pinched nerve where the lower abdomen meets the top of the thigh.  There are several other rare conditions that can be considered, like pelvic problems or some spinal conditions. See your doctor

Question 7

electric shock feeling on the back of my middle finger when rubbed & just below middle finger on palm left hand f 27 not sexually active what is this?

Accepted Answer

Possible Nerve Issue: This may represent a nerve irritation somewhere in your hand or higher up your arm. You can try icing and gentle streches and massaging of your finger and over the counter analgesics such as lidocaine ointment using a rubber glove to apply. If these do not help or the symptoms spread you should be evaluated by an appropriately trained provider of your choice.

Question 8

electric shock feeling all over skin?

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See neurologist: You may be developing a peripheral neuropathy, and would be beneficial to have a neurologist check out.  We may help a bit further by a Virtual online consult.

Question 9

what could cause electric shock feeling in the head?

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Neuritis: You could have what is commonly called "a pinched nerve" in your neck. I assume that you do not have any other complaints like dizziness, visual problem, tremor or severe headache. It would be wise to make an appointment with a neurologist and let him/her check you out.

Question 10

how can i prevent this electric shock feeling in my joints?

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See your doctor: Best to see a primary care doctor or a rheumatologist so that they can hear your full story and so they can ask you pertinent questions and examine you.  That way, they can help you figure out what is going on.  There are may different possibilities that can be causing your symptoms.

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Pain in left lower back that radiates to whole left leg. occasional electric shock feeling in knee. leg just feels heavy. hip sore?

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After bike n swim, hip joint inflamed. sometimes pain n electric shock sensation when i stand n twist body left n right. lumbar mri fine. what's wrong?

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My extremities keep getting hot and emitting heat. i also get a strange electric shock feeling in my lower legs. i have also unintentionally lost 25lb?

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Please help! i have this electric shock feeling in the back of my neck and it shoots up to the top of my head. what is it?

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I feel electric shock sensation on upper left leg. no pain, just electric shock feeling. no injuries or back problem. what this could be?

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Feeling of lightning jolt sensation on front side of thigh. no real pain, but electric shock feeling. has happened a few times recently. stiff back but not bad. any ideas what it could be?

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Electric shock feeling on the back of my middle finger when rubbed & just below middle finger on palm left hand f 27 not sexually active what is this?

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Electric shock feeling all over skin?

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What could cause electric shock feeling in the head?

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How can i prevent this electric shock feeling in my joints?

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