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Why does fibromyalgia cause electrical shock sensations?

Fibromyalgia affects your central nervous system, which includes your brain, spinal cord, and the network of nerves throughout your body. This can lead to unusual sensations like electrical shocks or jolts.

The main reason is something called central sensitization Show Full Answer

Why does fibromyalgia cause electrical shock sensations?

Fibromyalgia affects your central nervous system, which includes your brain, spinal cord, and the network of nerves throughout your body. This can lead to unusual sensations like electrical shocks or jolts.

The main reason is something called central sensitization. This means your nervous system becomes overactive and reacts too strongly to normal signals. Your brain and nerves start misinterpreting regular sensations as pain or other unusual feelings, including those shock-like sensations.

In fibromyalgia, harmless signals like gentle touch or mild pressure can feel overwhelming or even painful. This constant state of high alert affects how your body processes all kinds of sensory information.

Research also points to imbalances in brain chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. These neurotransmitters control pain perception, mood, and various sensations throughout your body. When they're disrupted, it can lead to unusual nerve sensations.

A MyFibroTeam member described experiencing "muscle twitches" and "this twitch or jerk or weird sensation" when trying to fall asleep, which kept them awake with pain. These types of nerve-related symptoms are common with fibromyalgia's effect on the nervous system.

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