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electrical shock in head?
Mon, 07/18/2005 - 00:37Last 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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Re: Re: Re: electrical shock in head?
Submitted by theringbearer on Wed, 2005-12-21 - 10:11
Thanks for your reply! I haven't heard of anybody in my family having epilepsy. I do use the computer a lot, but only for a couple hours a day max. I have an appointment with a neurologist next Thursday. I saw him before, but he only diagnosed me with tinnitus and hyperreflexia. I'm going to write a list of my symptoms this time so that he (hopefully) realizes that the shock thing is not tinnitus.
Re: Re: Re: electrical shock in head?
Submitted by Maggie on Tue, 2007-09-25 - 03:22
Hi Bmcrimmon~psychologist does think I do have simple partials.Neuro says since all tests are normal it is NES.Meds would NOT work for NES (non epileptic seizures)The psychiatrist put me on Lamictal and Klonopin and it seems to be helping some what.Still have to many seizures though.Also have the flopping/thrashing ones.Neuro doesn't want to see me any more??? Figure that one out! This electricial shock has happened 2x's.Neuro looked at me like I was crazy.Thanks for reply.Do not sit infront of computer,only at nite to chat.God bless you
*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
Re: Re: electrical shock in head?
Submitted by Bmcrimmon on Wed, 2005-12-21 - 08:44
You may want to see a neurologist about this. It sounds as though you maybe suffering from simple partial seizures. To me it sounds as though you are having an aura. (Describing your electrical shocking sensation). Yes, however these symptoms could be definitely due to stress. You may want to try breathing exercises! If you feel the electrical activity occuring more frequently during your breathing exercises definitely seek a neurologist. Does epilepsy run in your family? Do you sit infront of a computer all day long?