
On Medication For Hypertension. Why Am I Getting Electric Shock Sensation In Arm?

XXXXXXX
Thank you for posting your query.
First of all, I would like to reassure you that your symptoms do not point to any serious neurological illness.
The most likely cause for your episodic electricshock like sensation in the arm could be a mild impingement of the nerve. The arm nerve starts in the neck and proceeds upto the fingers. The usual place for the compression of the nerve is in the neck, but it can also occur in the arm, elbow or at the wrist.
As of now, if the symptoms are troubling you, you can take medications such as pregabalin. If pain is not severe, you can wait and watch.
Further evaluation would require consultation with a neurologist.
I hope it helps. Please get back if you have any additional queries.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX consultant Neurologist

Answered by

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
