Strong electric surges throughout body when totally relaxed yet alert
You know those jumps when you’re falling asleep? Feels like you’re falling off a cliff? Imagine that but with intense electricity….. Not as bad as a taser (I know what that’s like, I have Trigeminal Neuralgia) but so intense it invokes an uncontrollable sense of fear/panic. It usually runs right up my spine. It occurs when I’m completely alert. If I’m in bed, laying on my left side, my right arm will fling itself away from my body (and vice versa on my right side). It gets so severe, I usually tuck my hands between my knees (but it can be so forceful sometimes that even this isn’t foolproof!).

For my personal health background and that of my family’s (that might be of any relevance), I have a sister with MS but my symptoms are different than what she’s experiencing. I have Trigeminal Neuralgia but it’s a rare form due to its severity. I even have simulated electrical pain in my head (w/o diagnosis) in addition to the TN. I’ve had more than 10 concussions and I had tbi as well (and possible “Boxer’s Brain”).

I know I’m a mess and it might just be nerve damage like the TN but I’d reeeeeally like to get someone’s input on this bc it’s driving me crazy. It’s affecting my sleep too!

Thanxx so much for taking the time to read this and respond, if you choose to do so. I appreciate it so much!