Hi Yorkiepudding,

Yes, electrical shock sensations, pins & needles, needle jab sensations, are all fairly common symptoms with PN. I've had 'em all. These kinds of sensations normally travel along our nerves, and when those nerves get damaged, similar signals (somewhat like phantom pains) can occur.

It may happen again, or continue to happen periodically. Depending on things like frequency, duration, and intensity, it may be a disconcerting nuisance (albeit downright rude ), or it may be painful enough that some kind of treatment is desired/warranted (a question for you & your doctor). The medications gabapentin and/or Lyrica are beneficial to some people (you may already be on one); others get relief from supplements (magnesium, stabilized R-Lipoic Acid, Acetyl L Carnitine, others - see supplements sub-forum) and/or a TENS unit.

HTH,

Doc