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What does it mean when you feel an electric shock in your leg?

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PINCHED NERVE??: Above most likely. Especially if radiates and usually intermittent. Course of electric shock can help locate orinin of pinched nerve. Pcp or neurologist in order to help better define location and if true cause. Emg and ncv very helpful.

Dr Ferdowsi and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/23/2018

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