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I’ve looked through the questions on here and was re-assured a little, but I’m wondering if anyone ever has a non-painful electric shock feeling in their lower face. I’ve had this on and off for a year and a half. The longest it’s stopped was a few weeks. It mainly happens in my lower right lip and chin, and it never happens for more than a few seconds at a time. It has happened in other parts of my body but not as much as the face. I’ve also had my tongue twitch for days at a time and the… read more

April 25, 2020 (edited)
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Members shared experiences with tingling, numbness, and electric shock sensations in the face, chin, lips, and tongue, with many confirming... Read more

Members shared experiences with tingling, numbness, and electric shock sensations in the face, chin, lips, and tongue, with many confirming these feelings are common in fibromyalgia and often linked to stress levels or flare cycles. Several members offered practical insights, including getting tested for vitamin B12 deficiency (which can cause similar symptoms), checking whether medications might be contributing, and consulting a neurologist to rule out other causes like myofascial pain or neuropathy. A recurring theme was reassurance that while these sensations are frightening and frustrating, they are manageable, often temporary, and many members have learned to live with them while staying proactive about ruling out other medical issues.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Constant electric shock feeling is not always from fibro so I would see a doctor to make sure

April 29, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

I get that too and my dr says it's myofascial pain, which is basically like neuropathy. I've had numb patches on my legs too that lasted for months

April 25, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes, I get really weird feelings in my face, neck, mouth and tongue at times. My tongue will twitch and I have bad ear pain and tingling lower jaw. Really scares me sometimes, but I’ve learned to live with it (I guess). I usually get dizzy around that time too! It’s awful.

April 25, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

I call what you are feeling a numb lips and chin. Very irritating. Sometimes a sharp pain in other parts of body like a quick lightening bolt. More irritating for me than painful.

April 25, 2020
A MyFibroTeam Member

There are no true right and wrong answers for Fibro. As we are all different physically the Fibro affects different parts of our bodies. I have a terrific neurologist who explained to me that this an autoimmune situation. Even though we see a rheumatologist, general practitioner, and neurologist they each have there own thoughts on this. They do know that Fibro affects different parts of the brain. I also have tingling in my face, it just runs over the total face and then gone but have several times during a day then may not have for several days. I feel it depends on my emotional level for that day. Just be safe and learn to love yourself even if you don't fit in the box, you are still a special person. God created you to be his. My prayers for you.

April 25, 2020

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