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Can you get sciatica of the arm feels like electric shocks and very painful also back ache too which on a bad day makes me drop to the floor?
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The sciatic nerve is lower down the back and legs, so you wouldn’t call this sciatica, but it does sound like a type of nerve pain. A neurologist should be able to help pinpoint the cause and provide options for treatment.
Answered 4/8/2022
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Sciatica describes a pinched nerve in the lower back causing radiating pain down a leg. Your arm issues could involve a pinched nerve at wrist, elbow, or even shoulder. See your regular doctor to examine both your back ache and arm symptoms.
Answered 4/8/2022
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