Question 1

its 3 weeks after leep procedure and on having sharp pain like an electric current attack like 6-7 times then goes away on its own and then get it again after a few hours the same way. is it nerve damage or infection or something else?

Accepted Answer

: It can take 4-6 weeks for a complete recovery after LEEP so pain may still occur after 3 weeks. Nerve damage should not happen with this relatively simple procedure but infection may but it should be presented with abnormal vaginal discharge. Please call your GYN doctor if any other symptoms besides occasional pain. You can take advil OTC for a couple days and see if you can suppress that pain.

Question 2

i have numb scalp on the right side of my head start losing my hair and my scalp sometimes feel like there is electric shock. is it nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

Numbness: Scalp numbness associated with abnormal hair loss in that region could be due to nerve damage from skin pathology. I recommend that you consult a dermatologist and if no skin disease is present, then a neuropathy could be the problem. A neurologist should then be consulted.

Question 3

nerve damage in ball of foot.when i press is certain spot it send electric shocks on toes.tried injection, on lyrica but not woking. wiil it heal?

Accepted Answer

Neuroma: You may be suffering from a neuroma due to long history of improper footwear or prolonged weighbearing. Need to see a podiatrist for further exam and treatment.

Question 4

nerve damage in ball of foot, when i press in certain spot it sends electric shocks in toes. mri normal. tried injection. on lyrica not helping?

Accepted Answer

Neuropathy : Neuropathy may not be seen on MRI. Especially of small distal nerves. Symptoms may be consistent with tarsal tunnel compression. Recommend seeing physiatrist (PMR medicine) or podiatrist.

Question 5

i went downhill skiing and now when i bend my right knee i get a sharp almost electric pain in my 3rd toe on  the same leg.  do i have nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

I would recommend : You see a doctor. It is possible you developed a nerve situation from the ski boots. I have seen this is a patient who ultimately needed a nerve release. 
The longer you wait, the worse the problem could become. (the patient had developed a nerve compression from the leg swelling form a tight ski boot.).

Question 6

while i was using my electric stim machine on my shoulder,  i placed the electrode near my bicep tendon where it connects to my shoulder. the voltage wasn't too high but i still feel a tingle travelling down my arm. could i have caused nerve damage?

Accepted Answer

: Doubt that you could do damage to nerves by an FDA approved stimulation device. You may have over stimulated a nerve, resulting in these abnormal sensations. They should resolve in a few days, if that long. No lasting damage or sensations would be expected.  Good luck

Question 7

is increasing pain normal when a damaged nerve is healing?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As a nerve regenerates, it can fire in erratic patterns, causing pain and tingling.  This usually resolves as healing progresses.  Pain can also be generated by the brain and spinal cord after the connection to a nerve has been lost- an extreme example of this is phantom limb pain, where an amputee feels burning pain in the limb after it has been removed.

Question 8

can a damaged nerve cause other nerves to be damaged?

Accepted Answer

No: No, but there are underlying processes that may damage nerves or make one more prone to nerve compression issues (e.g. Diabetes, vitamin deficiency, certain chronic infections).

Question 9

how does one relieve the discomfort from damaged nerve ends?

Accepted Answer

Requires neurology: consultation and nerve conduction studues as well as blood testing. If not allergic, try NSAIDS such as Aleve or Advil.

Question 10

can nerve damage heal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the damage does not cause the nerve to be completely cut, then healing can occur. If a nerve has been cut, it will need to be reconnected in order to grow. Nerve grows about 1 mm/day, so depending on where the injury is, it may take over a year for recovery. It is difficult after a nerve is cut to get 100% recovery, but some return of sensation can be expected after repair.

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Its 3 weeks after leep procedure and on having sharp pain like an electric current attack like 6-7 times then goes away on its own and then get it again after a few hours the same way. is it nerve damage or infection or something else?

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I have numb scalp on the right side of my head start losing my hair and my scalp sometimes feel like there is electric shock. is it nerve damage?

A member asked:

Nerve damage in ball of foot.when i press is certain spot it send electric shocks on toes.tried injection, on lyrica but not woking. wiil it heal?

A member asked:

Nerve damage in ball of foot, when i press in certain spot it sends electric shocks in toes. mri normal. tried injection. on lyrica not helping?

A member asked:

I went downhill skiing and now when i bend my right knee i get a sharp almost electric pain in my 3rd toe on the same leg. do i have nerve damage?

A member asked:

While i was using my electric stim machine on my shoulder, i placed the electrode near my bicep tendon where it connects to my shoulder. the voltage wasn't too high but i still feel a tingle travelling down my arm. could i have caused nerve damage?

A member asked:

Is increasing pain normal when a damaged nerve is healing?

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Can a damaged nerve cause other nerves to be damaged?

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How does one relieve the discomfort from damaged nerve ends?

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Can nerve damage heal?

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