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Electric Shock Feeling In Armpit, Painful. What Is Causing It?
I keep getting this strange electric shock type of feeling in my left armpit. It s very brief, but hurts and can happen from 10-30 times a day. It s been happening for about three weeks now, and I am concerned about what s causing it. It s more annoying than painful, but I want it to go away. Any ideas or suggestions about a cause or cure?
Wed, 14 Nov 2012
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Shock like feeling occurring repeatedly could be nerve irritation - arm pit is supplied by T-3.
If there is nothing locally, you may have to see a Neurologist / you may need X-ray of Chest and Thoracic spine
It is difficult to suggest a cure without a diagnosis...
In the meantime, drugs like Gabapentin which raise the pain threshold may be tried - discuss with your GP and get appropriate prescription.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Shock like feeling occurring repeatedly could be nerve irritation - arm pit is supplied by T-3.
If there is nothing locally, you may have to see a Neurologist / you may need X-ray of Chest and Thoracic spine
It is difficult to suggest a cure without a diagnosis...
In the meantime, drugs like Gabapentin which raise the pain threshold may be tried - discuss with your GP and get appropriate prescription.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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