Zaps, Zings and Electric Shocks

[Quixotic1]

I am rewriting this as a new post, because it seems important.  There is a type of paroxysmal paresthesia that people describe as feeling like a sudden "zap of electricity" or an "intense zing like a sudden electric current."  Other desribe it as feeling like being electrocuted without the dying.  This appears to be different from the ongoing tingling that many of us have.  It is an intense, sudden thing that comes and is gone.

How many here have this?

If you have it, what does it feel like?  and where is it?

Are you diagnosed with MS?

The reason I asked is that I looked through two other threads that talk about this and the vast majority of those that identified with this did not have a diagnosis of MS (yet).  I am wondering if it is common in this disease.  It is often complained of in Lyme Disease, but I have also heard of it in Transverse Myelitis (which also could be MS).  I suspect it is common to any demyelinating disease, but curious as to the experience here, even if you have posted on the older thread.

Zaps and Zings only, please, lol.  No ongoing tingles.

Quix

[Prettyzippy]

I have been having shots down my left arm I've been diagnosed with MS since September 11, 2001 and been on all the medications there is out there. But July 2015 I got diagnosed with psoriasis of the liver which was caused from one of my MS pills so I haven't been on any thing since July I'm going to start an infusion sooN.  But to then does anybody have any suggestions especially with the constant fatigue in the pain can't deal with it no more I can't take any pain meds because of the Liver. Thank you Julie and Warner

[StillAnswers]

Prettyzippy, how are you doing now?

[Lovemyhealth]

I began experiencing mild tingling and burning in both feet, from the left elbow to the outer pinky and ring finger and occasionally in the lower left lip. Had MRI of lumbar and cervical with age related spinal degeration. An uncontrolled bout of high sugar precipitated the symptoms and they've lessened as I control the sugar, removed processed foods and gluten from my diet. Don't know where this will lead to, but my doctor thinks probably peripheral neuropathy is going on in the feet, carpal tunnel in the hands and does know about the lip. I also have been experiencing a phantom smell of smoke and think the root cause is inflammation going on in the body which is most likely from gluten intolerance, toxins from unknown sources and comes with episodes of high sugar or eating inflammatory foods that may be damaging the nerves. So, my game plan is to assume this is the source and change my food and lifestyle to prevent or slow the progression of any autoimmune disease. From my searches, I think unless I develop a full autoimmune disease other than diabetes which I currently have, I probably won't get a diagnosis even after spending thousands of dollars.

[supermum_ms]

Hi lovemyhealth, i don't know if you are aware but this MS related question is an old thread from 2009.

MS is a disease that damages the central nervous system, diabetes damages the peripheral nervous system and diabetes is suppose to be the one of the most common causes of peripheral neuropathy.

If you research 'diabetic neuropathy' you'll find there is a lot of scientific research and diabetic support groups, you will likely find some very helpful information to help you manage your condition.

Hope that helps......JJ

[Dallascb]

For about the last 3 years I have been experiencing what feels to be a cattle prod hitting the 2 large muscles in the center of my back that straddle my spine. This happens on average once per month. It is extremely spontanious, no warning signs noticable whatsoever. Sometimes it stops right away, but most of the time it sticks with me for up to 3-5 minutes. It takes my breath away instantly and I feel the shocking/electrocuding sensation all the way through my stomach. I am a male of 23 years of age and am in fine, fit health. I do not and have not been prescribed any medications. What is going on in my back!!?

[DjParker]

I also got the same similar I got tingling in my back as if string were going through it it makes me latch out an go nuts like I almost wann kill my self literally i can't tell you how bad it makes me go nuts I even smash things I'm 23 an in alright health as I thought anyways please let me know if you have any ideas wat could be doing this to me said I also assume ppl say but see strong come at my skin as if u were a magnet and sometimes I'll have something metal in my hand an it will go flying out of my hand I also got a video of a human coming out of my wall an he says you want a piece of me yea ******** but no it's the truth I never believed in gost until this happened to me I got certain clips in the video where I am covered in black dots an then certain parts my body will bubble like someone or something is crawling inside me then I freak out an swing at the air get Disney an really weak please help I got a three year old son an I beleive honestly I'm possessed by a evil ghost as I call it the devil an I'm scared I may end up dieing it's taking over me wayever it is I gotta get through this my son loves me so I much I can't imagine Him not being able to see his daddy every weekend it would rip the little boy apart as it's tearing me apart right now just to right this please someone please help anything is an option at this point I'm loosing it anymore I'm under a lot of stress which maybe someway causeing it

[StillAnswers]

DJ, you've got some kind of demonic thing going on there, DJ, and you need deliverance. Fortunately for you, there is still a man who heals the sick and sets captives free. You may have heard him called the 'Man from Galilee'. He is the risen Savior, endowed with power from on high, and he is mighty to save. You can put your trust in him to deliver you from this affliction and he will not fail you. I am going to pray for you in his name, even in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, and you are going to receive your deliverance. Then, you must find a church where the people know how to get born again and receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Do it for your son. God bless.

[Neurotic_Beauty_941]

I have something that happens to me that is similar to what you're describing I have a sudden Buzz or a zap that happens in my head it only last for a split second it goes away as fast as it comes on it seems like an electric shock or a buzz when it happens my vision goes all white and I lose equilibrium it's not painful but it does feel like an electric shock in my brain or a zapp or bzzzz. I sure hope it turna out to be nothing.
a year now or so it's been going on hopefully it turns out to be nothing. As for my health I am a 31 year old white female I do have Hepatitis C other than that I'm in good health I do smoke cigarettes but I work outside daily manual labor I walk to exercise I eat well I am not overweight and I do not drink alcohol or partake in any other extracurricular activities if you get my drift. I hope this can help you out sorry I haven't had any diagnosis to give you

[Zapaandjolts]

I experience what seems to be the same thing.  It is frightening when it happens and just a moment ago I heard the loudest snap in my head while I was lying down.  I have seen a neurologist and had an mri.  I have a follow up appointment this week.  

[Mandi084]

I experience shocks in my head they are weird. When it happens it like is only for a few seconds but it disorients me and makes my lips go numb and tingly. I am currently in the process of being diagnosed for MS. I see a MS specialist this coming Tuesday for the first time.

[putat]

Hi i noticed in your writing a similiar affect that i feel but i do not know what it is so i am useless in helping you for now i can describe what i am going thru please allow me to share thank you. I am in my early 50's I am not diabetic I do have high blood pressure and my doctor has presribed me with high coletsetral and heart tablets once a day medicines. I have lost 2kg weight and quit smoking. I am a very energetic lady and health conscious.

Since early July 2016 I have been experiencing this dreadful, terrible throbbing pain as if im being electricuted and it is always in my left leg. It is a pain that quite hard for me to describe because I hardly get sore unless its self inflicted e.g cold leg muscles. The shock last for about 20 to 30 seconds and then its gone. I dread it when the same pain comes back its always in the same place up the front of my left leg. It feels like a electrical shock to the system it comes back unannounced. Would sure be awesome to get a massage I'm sure that'll do the trick for anyone.

[SarahByrne2013]

Wondered how all of your Zips, Zings and "phantom phone" started. I've been having this random out of no where electric shock from my elbow all the way down to the tips of my fingers. The shock only lasts a second or two but wow its intense but it if I touch my elbow its straight back. Not sure if its something to do with a nerve but you all know what happens when you put something in google, apparently your dying but its apparently, Cubital Tunnel or MS.

Not been to see anyone about it, having it at the moment and came across this post and thought someone might be able to give me an insight.

Sarah

[supermum_ms]

Hi Sarah and welcome, it's possible for your post to be missed or not get very many responses simply because this is an old conversation....

The ulnar nerve runs from your neck all the way to your hand, it ends in two branches that innervate the little and half of the ring finger, so if what you've been experiencing feels 'very similar' to what typically happens when you've bumped your funny bone (without the bumping part), it's likely still a temporary nerve entrapment issue but i'd still advise you to bring this to the attention of your doctor and get it checked out.

Hope that helps...JJ