Question 1

hello i have pain that feels like an electric shock when i extend my arm and the pain travels to my neck and shoulder and my muscles feel weak on the right side of my body. my legs feel weak and unsteady when i walk up or down the stairs ?

Accepted Answer

: This cannot be diagnosed without a good exam. PL see your doc. Hope you do well.

Question 2

i am having pains on my right shoulder sometimes like an  electric shock for 4 to 5 seconds.

Accepted Answer

Sounds like nerve: Pain, from your limited description.Other things to watch for would be any weakness, muscle wasting or limited range of motion of the shoulder or neck or pain.If this persist, get it checked out by your doc.

Question 3

i have sever pain elbow to shoulder front and back/under armpit/chest wall, neck severe burning/electric shock like/constant for 7  years, any ideas? ty

Accepted Answer

Radiculopathy: Your symptoms are from nerve irritation 
likely from your neck.. Consult with a neurologist or spine doctor.

Question 4

i've had problems with my shoulder for 18 mth. had mri scan this week but today i've had electric shock type of pain in my arm nearly 10 times. help?

Accepted Answer

Patience: You just got the MRI. There is no results given so possibilities are numerous. Get the results and follow the recommendations of the doctor. At your age a major issue is less likely so just wait till you get the results. You also may have a pinched nerve but at your age that is unlikely

Question 5

have shoulder pain and sore muscles in arms im wondering if its cold shoulder as im getting electric shocks down my muscles?

Accepted Answer

: Those symptoms seem consistent with either cervical plexus neuropathy due to cervical spine problem or shoulder impingement syndrome. You can use local heat pad + OTC ibuprofen or naproxen every 6-8 hours for a couple days (if no contraindication with NSAID). If symptoms persist, you should be evaluated by an orthopedist.

Question 6

i have an electric shock feeling running down my funny bone to my pinky only when i shrug my shoulders. sometimes, i get this sensation in my right arm. i injured my left shoulder lifting weights nearly a year ago, i'm pain free since. any concern?

Accepted Answer

Nerve impingement: Impingement or entrapment of the ulnar nerve can cause the feeling of electric shock radiating down ones arm from the elbow to the pink and ring fingers. The ulnar nerve starts need the shoulder joint so it is possible that traumatic injury to the shoulder can affect the ulnar nerve. An orthopedist can evaluate for ulnar nerve injury and treat this condition by nonsurgical or surgical therapy.

Question 7

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 8

i have a shoulder pain. will having an electric massage chair help?

Accepted Answer

For a short while: Massage chairs will give you temporary relief of shoulder pain, the underlying cause of the pain needs to be determined to initiate proper treatment.

Question 9

7/9-called 911 for weird feeling in heart area. ekg fine 7/17-same weird feel but slightly electric. went 2 er ekg/blood work/chestscan all fine 7/24-weird feel and electric feel in neck/jaw. went 2 er for ekg. fine 7/29-same feel + ab&shoulder pain?

Accepted Answer

: If you want diagnostic clarity about your symptoms &amp; your cardiac status, consult a cardiologist for evaluation &amp; testing including a maximal cardiac stress test although I don't think your atypical symptoms suggest coronary artery disease. The cardiologist may refer you to a specialist in internal medicine for a thorough workup if he/she rules out cardiac causes of your symptoms.

Question 10

my left hand middle finger started to hurt causing electric like tinglings all over that arm up to my left side of face (since last week). index finger hurting too including left shoulder pain and left leg finger pain. going through a lot of stress?

Accepted Answer

: I doubt these symptoms are due to stress. They are characteristic of a neurological problem. If only the shoulder and hand were involved, a radiculopathy from a bulging disc in your neck would be suspected, but with the left side of the face and the left leg also involved, a lesion in the right cerebral cortex of the brain would be a concern. A neurologist is best to evaluate and advise you.

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Hello i have pain that feels like an electric shock when i extend my arm and the pain travels to my neck and shoulder and my muscles feel weak on the right side of my body. my legs feel weak and unsteady when i walk up or down the stairs ?

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I am having pains on my right shoulder sometimes like an electric shock for 4 to 5 seconds.

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I have sever pain elbow to shoulder front and back/under armpit/chest wall, neck severe burning/electric shock like/constant for 7 years, any ideas? ty

A member asked:

I've had problems with my shoulder for 18 mth. had mri scan this week but today i've had electric shock type of pain in my arm nearly 10 times. help?

A member asked:

Have shoulder pain and sore muscles in arms im wondering if its cold shoulder as im getting electric shocks down my muscles?

A member asked:

I have an electric shock feeling running down my funny bone to my pinky only when i shrug my shoulders. sometimes, i get this sensation in my right arm. i injured my left shoulder lifting weights nearly a year ago, i'm pain free since. any concern?

A member asked:

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?

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I have a shoulder pain. will having an electric massage chair help?

A member asked:

7/9-called 911 for weird feeling in heart area. ekg fine 7/17-same weird feel but slightly electric. went 2 er ekg/blood work/chestscan all fine 7/24-weird feel and electric feel in neck/jaw. went 2 er for ekg. fine 7/29-same feel + ab&shoulder pain?

A member asked:

My left hand middle finger started to hurt causing electric like tinglings all over that arm up to my left side of face (since last week). index finger hurting too including left shoulder pain and left leg finger pain. going through a lot of stress?

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