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Members overwhelmingly confirmed experiencing painful electric shocks throughout their bodies, validating that this is a common fibromyalgia... Read more

Members overwhelmingly confirmed experiencing painful electric shocks throughout their bodies, validating that this is a common fibromyalgia symptom affecting legs, feet, hands, head, abdomen, and nearly every muscle, with many describing the sensation as similar to being tazed or stabbed by a needle. Several members shared that the shocks are caused by overactive nerve endings responding to excessive pain signals, tend to worsen at night when there are fewer distractions, and can be severe enough to cause visible quivering or flashes of light. A recurring theme was the relief of knowing they are not alone or crazy, with one member mentioning that Amitriptyline was prescribed to help manage nighttime symptoms.