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electrical shock in head?

Mon, 07/18/2005 - 00:37
Last night I was laying in bed with my eyes closed and all of a sudden on the left side of my brain it felt just like an electrical shock.I jumped and there was a tingling sensation down my right arm.Didn't last very long.A few seconds later same thing but not quite as intense.Has anyone ever had this happen to them?Or am I just going crazy?

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Submitted by Colina on Thu, 2005-11-17 - 14:14
I also have twitches and like so many other things, I have always thought them to be normal for all people,yes maybe sometimes,but no where near this much. It reminds me of when a baby is almost sound asleep or a pet is dreaming. That sounds so silly but I have never come up with a better desciption.This seems to be happening more often lately. With ya and hate it too.

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Submitted by Maggie on Tue, 2007-09-25 - 03:17
Hey colina~This has only happened 2x's to me when i was going to bed...each time.it feels like electricity shooting through head with some tingeling.The docs just look at me like...WHAT???never heard of such thing! Faith in docs....Ummmmm...for you to answer! *smiles* *Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.I do not give to you as the world gives.Do not let your hearts be troubled,and do not let them be afraid.* ~John 14:27

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Submitted by jmrobbi on Sat, 2005-11-26 - 03:17
I can really relate to what isawoj said. It only happens when I am laying down trying to go to sleep. I can usually prop myself up into a semi sitting position to go to sleep so they don't occur. I've had them off and on for years but after having open heart surgery a few months ago they have come back on a daily basis. It is so bizarre because I can be laying down reading or watching tv and it doesn't happen only when I am trying to go to sleep. Once asleep it doesn't happen either. Very strange but I'm glad to see I'm not the only one who has had this happen. I just wish I knew what it was and why it occurs.

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