Is it normal my docs don't know what these shocks are?

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This is hard to explain, but I've been to doctors, chiropractors, neurologists, etc.

Once in a while, I will get episodes of light "electric shock" sensations through my head, tongue, down my neck and arms, into my fingertips. It is brought on either by just moving my head left or right, OR just moving my eyes. It feels like I've been electrocuted with a very low voltage. The episodes are only a split second, but ALL DAY for up to a month. My doctor was like "IDK what that is, it'll go away in a month, I'm guessing." (YEAH, VERY COMFORTING)
So, as a reaction to the zaps, I become severely anxious and have anxiety attacks, then it goes deeper into my already-present depression. It makes me want to just close my eyes forever. Before, it happened after getting sick for 5 days and losing a lot of weight, which, in turn, made me malnourished and whatnot. It went away in a month, and now, all of a sudden (and, mind you, I'm perfectly healthy now) it's back and seemingly worse.

Other factors (because Google decides to play a role in everyone's decisions): I battle with anti-depressants, but I've gotten the shocks BEFORE even being on ANY. I just recently stopped Effexor because it's causing more harm than good. I stopped that about 2 weeks ago. I don't do drugs. I eat regularly, and take daily walks for at least 30 minutes a day.

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  • Avant-Garde
    11 years ago

    Try alternative medicine like acupuncture and and fire cupping/Hijama. Give it a try, they ancients knew what they were doing... I've grown to distrust modern medicine over time. Just because someone has a degree in medicine doesn't mean that their words are law. Some make mistakes and some straight up lie because they don't know what's wrong with you. Medicine is even worse because there are "hidden" dangers in the side-effects. Maybe, even medical weed could help you out.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      I can definitely see what you mean. All these meds that I've been on for the past year have really fucked me up. I mean, I get sick LITERALLY once every week (this week it's actually from Tuesday, and still going). What is fire cupping/Hijama? I've never heard of that before.
      I don't like doctors anymore because they are almost always full of shit.
      One time they told me I have costochondritis and it would go away in a week or two...BS! I STILL have this stuff wrong in my chest. GRRSIGH.

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  • Captain_Kegstand
    11 years ago

    I don't know if it is normal or not, but I get the same thing when fatigued. It will cause spasms, in my back, arms, legs, and face, but does not get in the way of me functioning normal, so it doesn't bother me much.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      All day? Have you ever tried getting it checked out? It's really starting to irritate me. Every time it happens, I just feel like going into a full on seizure, lol.

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      • Captain_Kegstand
        11 years ago

        It is a part of my anxiety, according to my doctors. And it only happens when I am really tired or have had too much caffeine.

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          11 years ago

          GAY. Doctors try to tell you that EVERYTHING is related to depression and/or anxiety. So stupid, haha.

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  • Darkoil
    11 years ago

    Have you ever used a TENS unit? Is it the same sensation?

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      What is that?

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  • Dot123
    11 years ago

    Try going to an acupuncturist.

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      How would acupuncture help? Nerves? I doubt they'd be able to do anything or even KNOW anything about that where I live. . .

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      • Dot123
        11 years ago

        They know a lot about nerves and joints.

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        • Anonymous Post Author
          11 years ago

          I'm just saying - no one has ever heard about these shocking things, so I doubt an acupuncturist would know where to stick me. I'd try it out, but the last time I did acupuncture, my hand couldn't move for a few days and it was all swollen and sore! :(

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          • Dot123
            11 years ago

            Oh that's a bummer try going to another one and ask them questions and tell them what happened before. Maybe shock therapy might work. It's old fashion but it may work.

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            • Anonymous Post Author
              11 years ago

              i dunno if i want my brain's electric current messed up. I hardly have time anyways. I'm not gonna leave work early just to get some needles in my skin or more shocks through my head, lol.

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  • coolio75650932
    11 years ago

    actualy it is normal its usualy when your body is to tired to move fast but it does any ways so ur brain gets pissed off its harmless cant kill you or any thing its just a pissed of brain itl go away in a month (lol):3

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    • Anonymous Post Author
      11 years ago

      So does this mean (it keeps coming back for a week or so, then I'd be ok for a week and then it'll come right back) that my body is always tired? I get enough sleep, so wouldn't that mean my body is well rested?
      I know it cant kill me, but having a pissed off brain kinda makes ME pissed (well, dUH, your brain is you).

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      • coolio75650932
        11 years ago

        well your getting enough sleep? hmmmm well then i guess im stumped lol (but i guess its harmless)

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