I'm 25, active, but not overly active. I like keeping in shape and going to the gym. I woke up one morning in August to what felt like I was being tazed in my left inner calf! It was excruciating! It was local, like I could point out where it was and it didn't travel up or down my leg. Sometimes it pulsated, sometimes it just came and went in a flash. It was so strong it effected walking, standing, I was terrified to drive, etc. Obviously it scared me because I felt it was a nerve problem rather than the dull or tightening ache of a muscle. I would naturally retract my leg and cry out when it happened. I never knew anyone could feel such a pain. I hadn't done anything active at all that week or week prior to do an upset stomach so I know it wasn't injury related. I had a lumbar MRI last week which I assume is normal because they said they would've called by now if it wasn't and I don't see my neuro again for 2 weeks for him to go over the scan.

I only felt it that one day that severely. It lasted all day but the zaps got further apart. I was able to get in with my internist that day and he said it was a mineral deficiency and to drink gatorade all well. Well, that didn't help. Ever since that day I've felt lighter versions of it daily...they're still painful, but not enough to stop me in my tracks or cry out loud (though I do internally). It effects me everyday and sometimes I feel it now in my right leg too and in the back of my calf. Sciatica I heard radiates down the leg, so I know it's not that. And lhermittes sign apparently runs down the body with the chin to chest movement which is not something I experience. I haven't felt myself or been active at all since it first happened in August.

Has anyone felt anything like this? If so what did you do about it? I had an MS scare last year when I woke one morning with numbness, but my MRIs were clear. I live in constant fear that this pain will come back at any moment. I think my anxiety has kicked in too because I've been getting muscle twitching and other abnormal sensations since then too.

I take Topamax for the electric shock pains. It's caused by nerve damage. I'm on 400 mg for it. It took all the electric zaps away. Ask your doctor about it. It really works! Hugs, Lee

I take Gabitril and the dreaded Lyrica and they did a pretty good job for me until the last year. Topomax didn't do a thing for me but controls my daugther's migraines very well. Go figure.

Gatorade does not replenish anything of substance except glucose.
It only has 30mg of potassium. Not enough to do much of anything.

A V8 has 800mg of potassium by contrast.

Magnesium is not in gatorade either. I'd try a magnesium supplement (200mg a day to start), and not the OXIDE form, which does not work.

You can eat foods that supply good amounts of magnesium if you choose. 3oz of almonds have 270mg, also high is beans, yogurt.
Your RDA is around 400mg elemental a day. People who work out should have good amounts of magnesium daily...it is responsible for nerve transmission, pain perception, and muscle relaxation.

You can check your food sources for vitamin, and mineral content at this source... make sure you pay attention to the serving sizes quoted:
http://nutritiondata.self.com/

This is the entry for gatorade: 1oz.
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/beverages/9233/2

The RDA for potassium for an adult is now 4700mg a day.

Yes I know exactly what you mean by feeling like you got tazzed. I get electrical shock pains down my left leg. Along with severe bone pain. I often dream that wild animals are chewing on my leg because it hurts all the time. sorry you are suffering from this too. Your not alone.