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What Causes Electric Shock Like Sensation In The Thigh?
Question: I am getting an electrical shock feeling in my thigh. It lasts 4-8 seconds and I cry it hurts so much.
I just had my first one today. Sat night I went to the hospital having about 10 that day.
They gave me a shot of valume and prescribed some pain pills.
What is it?
I just had my first one today. Sat night I went to the hospital having about 10 that day.
They gave me a shot of valume and prescribed some pain pills.
What is it?
Brief Answer:
neuralgia
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It sounds like neuralgia which is nerve related pain.
Neuralgia can be related to abnormal structure or function of the nerves. It can be temporary or permanent.
The nerves in the thigh would come out from between the vertebra to enter into the thigh then leg.
The most common causes are: (1) trauma or compression along the path way of the nerves
This can occur from direct trauma, arthritis (in the back or hip region) etc
(2)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(3)diabetes
(4)liver or kidney disease
(5)exposure to toxins
(6)neurological diseases such as MS, stroke and other neurological conditions
(7)infections such as shingles but this would be associated with a history of a rash
(8) side effect of some medications
(9)idiopathic- cause is not known
It is possible that it is temporary and would go on its own
If it continues then you may need to see your doctor for assessment which should include physical examination and blood tests (diabetes screen , vitamin b12 and folate levels)
If your current meds are not helpful then there are alternatives that may help.
Anti seizure meds and anti depressants are used to treat nerve related pain in persons who have NO depression or seizures.
Eg lyrica, amitriptyline, tegretol, gabapentin
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
neuralgia
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It sounds like neuralgia which is nerve related pain.
Neuralgia can be related to abnormal structure or function of the nerves. It can be temporary or permanent.
The nerves in the thigh would come out from between the vertebra to enter into the thigh then leg.
The most common causes are: (1) trauma or compression along the path way of the nerves
This can occur from direct trauma, arthritis (in the back or hip region) etc
(2)vitamin b12 or folate deficiency
(3)diabetes
(4)liver or kidney disease
(5)exposure to toxins
(6)neurological diseases such as MS, stroke and other neurological conditions
(7)infections such as shingles but this would be associated with a history of a rash
(8) side effect of some medications
(9)idiopathic- cause is not known
It is possible that it is temporary and would go on its own
If it continues then you may need to see your doctor for assessment which should include physical examination and blood tests (diabetes screen , vitamin b12 and folate levels)
If your current meds are not helpful then there are alternatives that may help.
Anti seizure meds and anti depressants are used to treat nerve related pain in persons who have NO depression or seizures.
Eg lyrica, amitriptyline, tegretol, gabapentin
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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