I have been getting "electric shocks" down my left arm for the past two weeks. Is this a part of TOS?

Thanks
Rach

Rachael For the past couple of days I have been getting electric type shocks down my right arm. (My TOS side). Also, When I am typing I inadvertently move a finger on a key. I don't mean to and I'm not sure why. I see my neurologist on Monday and am going to ask him. Also, just having a very bad day of pain. Was running low on pain meds so had to wait exta hours. It's scary for 2 reasons. Scary that you can't go without meds and scary that you need them. I don't know. Anyway, yes I have experienced this recently. My moms boyfriend has parkinsons and anytime I see this type of thing I get nervous! Hopefully someone with knowledge can clue you in. I don't know the answer but hope it goes away. Linda

What things have you been doing at the times you get these shocks, or just prior?

Have you noticed any other new sx, or increases/changes in other sx?

Have you been possibly doing too much recently?

Were you in A/C when these "shocks" occurred?

Are you currently taking anything for neuropathic pain - i.e., Neurontin, Lyrica, Trileptal, Cymbalta, Elavil, amy/nortryptaline (sp) or other of the tricyclics or anti-seizure meds that are are often more effective than pain meds used alone?

More info please!

beth

Hi Beth, hopefully I can answer all the questions you asked...here we go:

What things have you been doing at the times you get these shocks, or just prior? Nothing really out of the ordinary. I notice it most when my arm is elevated or if I am using ex..reaching...lifting

Have you noticed any other new sx, or increases/changes in other sx? All my symptoms have increased over the last year. I used to be able to go a couple of weeks feeling good...now I am lucky to get a day or two feeling good. Increased pressure in my arms. Hands swelled, burning and achy. Headaches and stiffness in shoulders has increased as well.

Have you been possibly doing too much recently? Aren't we always doing what we shouldn't?? lol I try not to and to watch myself, but I find most times it doesn't really matter. A few weeks ago my P/T wanted to start doing some exercises in my wrists...after two times I was in a nasty flare and haven't done it again.

Were you in A/C when these "shocks" occurred? No, just inside the house. They almost feel as though I am sticking my finger in a light socket. The pain is more pronounced right at my elbow.

Are you currently taking anything for neuropathic pain - i.e., Neurontin, Lyrica, Trileptal, Cymbalta, Elavil, amy/nortryptaline (sp) or other of the tricyclics or anti-seizure meds that are are often more effective than pain meds used alone? The only pain meds I take is demerol daily. I suffer all day..some days worse than others until I can get home to take it. My family doc is looking to send me to pain management when I see him this week, although it takes a couple of months to get in. Quality of life is getting worse, surgery list is long and I am not sure how to manage this nasty beast.

My doc doesn't know what to do or how to treat....and to be honest, I get more info here that I do from him...thats why I asked about the new "sx"

Thanks for the help
Rach

Dr Togut had a namr for them, Zingers. From what I remember he said, Football players would get them. A player would get their arm knocked backwards in running, and zinger down the arm. The nerve is sending a hyper signal....
di

I get those also, the tip of my pinky finger on my affected side. It happens when i accidently brush it against something. The electric shock shoots clear up to my elbow and i about scream. Seems strange I can get those but yet that finger and ring finger are numb.