Question 1

i have a brachial plexus injury from an auto accident with a grinding pain in my upper chest area, electric shock pain down my lower arm, hand numbnes?

Accepted Answer

Below: If you are not seeing a neurologist, I would suggest doing so.
IF you already are seeing one, continue.

Question 2

right  sided pubic pain feels like electric shock pain what is causing this?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Without further history and the ability to do an exam cannot forward a diagnosis.  See somebody who can and get this evaluated.  Good luck.

Question 3

what could be the cause of the electric shock pain i have in my head and pain i experience down spine when i bend my head backwards?

Accepted Answer

Lhermitt's sign: Also known as the barber chair phenomena can be seen with neck flexion or extension. It is seen in a number of conditions including, MS, Behcets Disease, Chiari Malformation, Vitamin B12 deficiency, cervical trauma, cervical disc disorders, cervical spondylosis. In short any condition that can effect the dorsal columns of the spinal cord. A thorough neurological history, and exam is in order

Question 4

my boyfriend keeps getting an electric shock pain in his back when one spot on his spine in the middle of his back is touched. what's wrong with him?

Accepted Answer

Mid back pain: Without more clinical information, it's difficult to say what the precise diagnosis is. Based on the limited information, it does sound like he is experiencing some sort of irritation or inflammation of his spine. It could be as benign as muscular strain and as serious as a thoracic cord compression. If he's experiencing symptoms down his legs, i would have him seek a formal medical evaluation.

Question 5

electric shock pain in silver filling, should i be concerned?

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Call your dentist: Is this a new filling? Was it recently placed?  Does it happen when you eat or drink? Is it spontaneous? Does it happen when you drink hot or cold? These are all questions that need to be answered to determine what is causing your pain.  Call your dentist to have this examined.

Question 6

what causes throbbing, electric shock pain traveling up spine?

Accepted Answer

: You will probably need a MRI of lower back. Consult a orthopedist and or a neurologist.

Question 7

electric shock pain in my left arm when i lie down on it. it goes away and comes back every morning and randomly throughout the day. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Ulnar compression: It sounds like ulnar nerve compression or cubital tunnel syndrome.  See a neurosurgeon for further evaluation and testing which may include a nerve study.

Question 8

why do i get extreme electric shock pain on the side of my tongue rite after i fall asleep?

Accepted Answer

See an oral surgeon: That is quite unusual.  I would say seeing an oral surgeon is best.  I do not think surgery is needed.  However, I do think an oral surgeon sees more unusual things like this than a general dentist does.

Question 9

brief (5 minutes max) but intense back pain "electric shock" pain almost. every other day. insomnia coming back, constantly lethargic. headaches.

Accepted Answer

See a neurologist:  the only rational way I could put your symptoms together and come to a conclusion on the site, is to assume, that there is something in your back, pressing on a nerve, thus causing pain, the pain is then present at night, which keeps you up accounting for the drowsiness. The headaches, baby related to the back problem they can do this or maybe due to lack of sleep. See a neurologist

Question 10

does atypical trigeminal neuralgia includes the stabbing electric shock pain felt in classical tn? or can you have atn without electric shock pain?

Accepted Answer

No electrical pain: Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia common symptoms: longer attacks, constant background, no electrical quality pain.

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What could be the cause of the electric shock pain i have in my head and pain i experience down spine when i bend my head backwards?

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My boyfriend keeps getting an electric shock pain in his back when one spot on his spine in the middle of his back is touched. what's wrong with him?

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Electric shock pain in silver filling, should i be concerned?

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What causes throbbing, electric shock pain traveling up spine?

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Electric shock pain in my left arm when i lie down on it. it goes away and comes back every morning and randomly throughout the day. what is it?

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Why do i get extreme electric shock pain on the side of my tongue rite after i fall asleep?

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Brief (5 minutes max) but intense back pain "electric shock" pain almost. every other day. insomnia coming back, constantly lethargic. headaches.

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Does atypical trigeminal neuralgia includes the stabbing electric shock pain felt in classical tn? or can you have atn without electric shock pain?

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