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Quit Meth. Diagnosed HIV. Mental Health Issue. Electric Shocks Through Out Body. Can They Be Fatal?
I recently had a brief relapse on meth after being clean almost a year due to some major life changes and stress . I am now back on the road to recovery. I was diagnosed one year ago with HIV and I am on Stribild, and since I have quit using again I am feeling electric type shocks that go thru my body. Its more frequent at night. I do have mental health issues that I currently take meds for PTSD military related, and some other issues that I am working thru. What could these shock like feelings come from, and can they be fatal?
Mon, 11 Mar 2013
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
There acould be a few possibilities for the electric shock-like sensations which you are experiencing:
1) Anxiety-related: anxiety can manifest with a variety of physical symptoms and such strange sensations are fairly commonly reported.
2) Due to the withdrawal effects of meth.
3) Due to some other medical problem - like a peripheral neuropathy.
These sensations are not fatal, but it would be a good idea to see a doctor to have an evaluation, to find out the likely cause. Since you say that you also have other stress related issues and possibly underlying anxiety, I would also suggest that you try relaxation exercises like deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, etc.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
There acould be a few possibilities for the electric shock-like sensations which you are experiencing:
1) Anxiety-related: anxiety can manifest with a variety of physical symptoms and such strange sensations are fairly commonly reported.
2) Due to the withdrawal effects of meth.
3) Due to some other medical problem - like a peripheral neuropathy.
These sensations are not fatal, but it would be a good idea to see a doctor to have an evaluation, to find out the likely cause. Since you say that you also have other stress related issues and possibly underlying anxiety, I would also suggest that you try relaxation exercises like deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, yoga, etc.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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