PN giving me terrible tingling and electrical currents head to toe st

Posted by silvern12 @silvern12, Jul 18, 2023

I have been getting terrible tingling and electrical feeling from my face to my toes at night I am getting no sleep Ut had gone away for awhile but has gotten bad Any suggestions My face feels like it’s tingling all over I don’t want to go on the strong meds

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 18, 2023

@silvern12, You are not alone. Others have discussed similar symptoms in quite a few discussions that you may want to read through to learn what they have shared.

--- Electric shocks from peripheral neuropathy: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/electric-shocks-from-peripheral-neuropathy/
--- Electric shock and hallucinations while falling asleep: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/electric-shock-and-hallucinations-while-falling-asleep/
--- Electrical shocks throughout my body.: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/electrical-shocks-throughout-my-body/

You mentioned you don't want to go on the strong meds. Have you discussed the symptoms with your doctor? Has the doctor suggested any treatments?

jake1234 | @jake1234 | Jul 18, 2023

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silvern12 | @silvern12 | Jul 18, 2023

It had gone away for a long time and maby the extreme heat set it off again. The feeling of a stocking is getting worse Last time I saw neurologist all he did was prescribe pt and if i wanted gabidentin I have to find another neurologist He is with Mayo and impossible to get an appt.

NJ Ed | @njed | Jul 19, 2023

@silvern12 - Among several odd symptoms I have with PN, one I have discussed with my neuro doc is this odd symptom which is I guess best described as tingle feeling in ankles and feet when touching areas of shoulders and back. I have constant numbness in both feet but when any area of back is touched even drying my back with a bath towel, feet will tingle. It is a weird sensation for sure and docs have not given me an explanation. Never had this before PN. I don't think this matches your description, but it does show us that we can have various unexplainable symptoms.

numby25 | @numby25 | Jul 20, 2023

How do you help neuropathy from progressing?
To help you manage peripheral neuropathy:
Take care of your feet, especially if you have diabetes. Check daily for blisters, cuts or calluses. ...
Exercise. ...
Quit smoking. ...
Eat healthy meals. ...
Avoid excessive alcohol. ...
Monitor your blood sugar levels.
Jul 8, 2023

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 20, 2023

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Hi @numby25, I see that you are a fairly new member to Connect and I would like to welcome you and thank you for sharing some sound advice which I think might help with a lot of different health conditions. If you haven't already seen the Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy site, it also has a lot of helpful information on living well with neuropathy - https://www.foundationforpn.org/living-well/.

Have you been diagnosed with neuropathy? What symptoms do you have?

ga33 | @ga33 | Jul 20, 2023

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Not so weird for me. Three years ago I complained to neurologist that when I touched my chin to chest or circled my head around my neck I felt a strong tingling all the way to my left toes. I just accepted this as a new part of my body and I seldom notice this sensation anymore. So I tried it again just now and, yes, there it is again. I exercise by walking laps in the pool and I am convinced that weekly acupuncture is helping to control the spread of my symptoms.