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"Electric Shock" type pain in my scalp!
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Mar 28 10:24am | Replies (301)Comment receiving replies
I have the exact same problem. I have been suffering for at least 20 years with this shocking pain in my scalp, sometimes on left side and sometimes on the right. Worst pain I have ever experienced. I get it 2 to 3 times a year.
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I saw this discussion on my weekly email from Mayo weekly digest. Way back in 2010 I think, my back problems all started with these electric shock-like pains, up from my neck to the top of my head. Most painful experience, but only lasted a few seconds! That made me visit a neurologist for the first time, who sent me for an MRI because of family history, and he prescribed meds that did not help at all.
I had an MRI for my hips later, showed my back had many issues, eventually I had a fusion on L4-5 in January this year.
My head pains eventually stopped for the most part, but I also had ear pains and jaw pain on the left side. I never connected them because they happened at separate times.
I'm wondering if nerves being pinched by bone spurs and stenosis isn't causing it all.
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Hello @ladybug49, Welcome to Connect, an online community where patients and caregivers share their experiences, find support and exchange information with others. 20 years is a long time to be suffering from this type of pain. I'm wondering if @jeanette493 @pattivi330 @bonnieh218 and @sarasally2 may have some suggestions to share with you.
Have you discussed the symptoms with a neurologist or other specialist?