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What causes brain "zaps?"
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Many: Are you on any medication? Many meds, especially those used having their main effects on the nervous system (ssri's, etc) can cause this. In addition, allergies, infections, tumors, and noxious agents can trigger them. I encourage you to see someone for an evaluation of this issue.
Answered 1/1/2020
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Brain zaps: Not quite clear on what a "zaps" - need more details.
Answered 6/25/2018
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