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Denver, CO

Does anyone experience the sensation of electric vibrations through their body?

This wakes me up in the middle of the night. The pain is intense.

I don't know if it is coming from me or is being caused by an external source from a neighboring apartment.

It goes right through me and causes pain. Trying to figure this out!

October 13, 2017 (edited)
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Members widely recognized the sensation of electric vibrations or shocks through the body, describing experiences that ranged from painful... Read more

Members widely recognized the sensation of electric vibrations or shocks through the body, describing experiences that ranged from painful nighttime awakenings to daytime episodes that felt like popcorn popping under the skin or seizure-like sensations down the spine. Several members shared strategies that helped them manage the symptoms, including Xanax for calming, seeing a neurologist or sleep specialist for persistent cases, and reframing the fear around the sensation to reduce anxiety and gain more control. A recurring theme was the challenge of knowing whether symptoms are fibromyalgia-related or signal something else, with members finding reassurance in learning that electric shock sensations are recognized as a common fibromyalgia symptom by specialists.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes. I have these during the day . I take xanax. It calms it down. My dr. suggested it.

October 14, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I would experience what i called little electric shocks going through my body. They would work there way up my leg, to my side, n down my arm. It isnt as painful, as it is annoying for me. Felt like popcorn popping under my skin.

October 13, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

When I was younger, i.e. (closer to my diagnosis age of 43 or so), I would experience this from time to time as part of my sleep disturbances. Sometimes I would wake up from a dream with this painful sensation. It doesn't happen anymore even though I still have many other symptoms. My suggestion is if this doesn't ease up very soon see a doctor or sleep specialist. Good luck.

October 13, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

It's very painful.

October 13, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

have these as headaches and it can last for two/three days.

October 16, 2017

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