shock sensations

[ambrosiawind]

just a simple question

could the fact that i am constantly bending and looking down at work have something to do with the electric shocks i feel on a daily basis?

and,

are the shocks sensations a direct result of lesions?

[ambrosiawind]

thanks for the info. i have a slight protrusion at my L5-S1 area but it is not out of the normal range and does not cause me problems other than that my bones and back are in perfect condition i did have a CT scan and bone scan and xray to rule those things out so we will see when i go on wed if they will give me an MRI i hope so i cannot take this much longer i have decided to give in and go on pain meds the lyrica 450mg a day and 2 tylenol 2's when i have bad pain dont help  wish me luck

[JulesL5S1]

Yes and no.  The electrical shocks indicate a problem.  There are several things that can cause them.  The two most likely are lesions and/or a bulging disk.  Have you had MRIs of the cervical and thoraicic regions?  

I've been researching this alot due to my own symptoms.  You can google Lhermitte's and see the 3 or 4 possibilities.  I know that I have a bulging disk at C6.  The neurosurgeon won't operate because he thinks I have MS.  The neurologist is still in the dx stage.  They are working together by sharing medical test results (this is actually a positive thing in my case).  Neither of them wants me to have an unnecessary operation.

So my question for my neuro on 5 Dec appt is - these electrical shocks -- what gives?  My PCP thinks it is MS.  However with the bulging disk at C6 I think that is a possibility.

So - the shock sensations can be caused by several different things.  One of the things is a lesion.  Cheers, Jules