Electric shock sensations in my feet

For the past month, I have been having episodes of electric shock like feeling in my left foot. It comes on sudenly without warning and last only 10-15 seconds at the most, but it is very sharp. It feels as if I am being jabbed all over my foot with needles. It affects the top and bottom of my foot.

Its only the left foot, which is weird. I am 38, otherwise healthy and fairly somewhat active.

[JeanD]

I forgot to add that I do have Plantar Fasciitis . I have been trying to remember to do my stretches, which help. But I have had the Plantar Fasciitis for well over a year and the electrick shock stuff has only been for a month.

I was just thinking of more symptoms and the soles of my feet feel tight and tingly, which is probably the Plantar Fasciitis too, but I thought I'd throw it out there too.

Thanks again,
Jean

[JeanD]

Anyone? Please, these "attacks" are getting more frequesnt. I am going to a Dr tomorrow but II'd like to be better prepared.

[BigPatrickG]

JeanD,
   Please let me know what you find out.  I have no diagnosed foot ailment, but recently began suffering electric shock feelings in either foot, varying locations under feet, on top of feet, or tips of toes.  The pain is terrible but only lasts a few seconds.  There's no rhyme or reason where or when it will strike.  I've also had a few shocks to my lower legs.

[dan1961]

Hi, having the same symptoms as you did.  Getting them more and more frequently (daily basis). Pain is unbearable on top of foot.Said you saw a doctor; what did he say? Please let me know. Thank you.

[Zenyatta]

Are you Diabetic? It's not the only reason to have Peripheral neuropathy which is what it sounds like you are experiencing.  For years it would jerk me upright,sucking air at the pain which struck and vanished.  Not all Dr.s are familiar with it,but there are good sites for information on the internet.  Just enter the name.  There are drugs to help curb the pain.  In PN the covering on the nerves is being destroyed,so not so happy nerves.

[N43]

See your doctor.  Don't rely on advise from those who don't really know what's going on with you.  It could be anything...Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome  Multiple Sclerosis, or maybe something else  involving the nerves.  See your doctor, and get the appropriate tests for a diagnosis.

[beva26]

So what happen with ur problem 5 yrs ago? I have it too and I dont want to go to the doctor cause she.might just laugh at me, but it's getting worse. I started getting them what I was afraid of something like when I was driving and thought a car was about to hit me but now it's happening very often during the day and it's becoming very uncomfortable. Do you think I do need to go see a doctor or does it go away on it's on?

[llb991]

You don't want to go to the Dr. because she might laugh at you?  I know you may be embarrassed visiting a Dr. about something that sounds a little weird but your Dr. will not laugh at you.  If he/she does, you need another Dr.  Please go see your Dr. about this and make sure you do, every patient is different and each person needs to be seen by someone in person.  Take care of yourself and get in there.