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What causes electrical feeling sharp shooting pains in back, neck, arms and legs?
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Nerve compression or: irritation ( neurits) I suggest nerve conduction studies and a gluscose tolerance test.
Answered 4/3/2017
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Nerve Inflammation: The symptoms you describe are due to irritation of a nerve that can be due to compression or other peripheral nerve injury. Best to have this checked out by your doctor.
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