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"Electric Shock" type pain in my scalp!
It feels like someone is touching my scalp with an electric wire or prod. Like a "zap" and then it takes a few seconds to get over it. It happens 2 or more times per MINUTE! It lastes for a couple of days usually and when it goes away it takes a few more days for my scalp not to be sore. I don't know how many times a year it occurs but when it does, like today, it drives me crazy. I walk around making weird faces and people stare at me. They think I have a headache or migrain but I don't, the pain is only on my scalp not IN my head. Sometimes the shocks occur over and over for a minute, then go back to 2 or more times per minute. It's the weirdest thing and I can't wait for it to be over. I never know when it's going to occur or what brings it on. Anyone ever heard of something like this?
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Sounds exactly what I have @normasmith381
I think it's always at the back of my head and when it happens I rub it, it hurts!
I asked the neuro but he had no idea. No friends/family I've told this to seems to have had this either.
Anyway, it happens every 4-6 months-ish.
Wish I could figure out what it is? Should we be worried?
Let me know if you found anything out!
I have this and know what it is!! It's when you catch a cold draft on your head! My mom had it and so do I. I can get this from air conditioning blowing on me or just the car window draft hitting my head or sweating on my scalp in winter. Usually 1/2 an ibuprofen will calm it down until it's over in a couple of days. I have also helped make it feel better by using a warm hairdryer on it when it's really flaring up. I'm so glad I found this forum because I had no idea others were getting this too! Hope this helps!!
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1 ReactionI have the same thing, I was diagnosed with Trigeminal neuralgia...
Also look up occipital neuralgia..
Mine is atypical.. and it's hard to treat...
Look on fb for support groups. As best of luck.
Welcome to Connect, @3michele3 . I'm glad you found this forum too. We look forward to getting to know you. Have you ever received a diagnosis for the "electric" type shock you feel?
Hi @simplyxxamazing, I invite you to join the trigeminal neuralgia and occipital neuralgia discussions on Connect here:
- Trigeminal Neuralgia* https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/trigeminal-neuralgia-2273cc/
- Occipital Neuralgia and Basilar Migraines https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/occipital-neuralgia-and-basilar-migraines/
I’ve been wondering if this may be a bout of shingles.
Hi. I have it. I have fibromyalgia aswell. Any connection do you think
Welcome to Connect @susanscott10648,
Your comment is very perceptive because one complication of shingles is postherpetic neuralgia which affects nerve fibers and skin, causing pain that lasts long after the rash and blisters of shingles disappear. People with this condition also develop Allodynia and often can't bear even the touch of clothing on the affected skin. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/postherpetic-neuralgia/symptoms-causes/syc-20376588
@susanscott10648, may I ask what brings you to Connect?
Has anyone had an MRI? my Dr scheduled me one for this same problem. My other half thought I was weird and wasn't sure that this was a thing. This "zapping" is driving me nuts. I've been reading all these posts, (3 days) and haven't really seen anyone mention if they have any side illness. I have fibro (which i thought it was, but im not in a flare. all my other issues are related to my back. (RA, OA, DDD, etc) as I write this, I am being "zapped" seriously, why cant we find the true issue here? I'm 46 years old, and i shouldn't have to add this to my list of aliments. Anyone on medication that might trigger this? (I take 11 pills a night, 3 during the day) I'm really at a loss here and it really hurts. I/We need help!
I also have Fibro