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I have had a few electrial shock like feelings in my right shin i've had back problems for years, i am 70 years old and active?
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Electric shocks: Very common symptom of a herniated disc(s). Get an MRI of thoracic/lumbar back. Maybe even cervical region. Good luck.
Answered 11/25/2016
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