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What Causes An Electric-current Sensation Flowing Through The Legs?
Question: I feel like electricity is running through my legs
It primarily happens when resting after work
It primarily happens when resting after work
Brief Answer:
Can be due to nerve root irritation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The feeling of electricity through the legs is likely to be due to mild nerve root compression related to a mild disc prolapse or a wrong posture causing a muscle spasm. It can happen due to methylcobalamin deficiency also. You need to start with back strengthening exercises to build up a more flexible spine and start with methylcobalamin supplements after getting your levels evaluated. Increasing your fluid intake will also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to nerve root irritation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The feeling of electricity through the legs is likely to be due to mild nerve root compression related to a mild disc prolapse or a wrong posture causing a muscle spasm. It can happen due to methylcobalamin deficiency also. You need to start with back strengthening exercises to build up a more flexible spine and start with methylcobalamin supplements after getting your levels evaluated. Increasing your fluid intake will also help.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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