head buzz/electric shock mental twitch

[camanpelican]

Hi, whilst I am awake almost every few minutes I feel a very short buzz/electric impulse/mental twitch it feels a little bit like an electric shock or the feeling like right before you orgasm, but much less intense and much shorter it is very difficult to describe but i am trying my best. This has been happening for almost 2 weeks and it happened to me long ago but only a few times and I didnt read much into it. However, now this is happening almost all the time when i am awake and I have found myself wanting to sleep much more than usual i sleep more than 12 hours a day now and last week I didnt want to wake up and spent almost 36 hours in bed. Also, whenever my senses are stimulated especially touching something cold or hot or rubbing my hands or face etc this induces the buzz i get. Also, sometimes i get shooting pains which feel very hot in my leg and sometimes hands. Could this be something related to my nerves, should i get a brain scan or MRI? thanks

[carebear05]

I also have the same problem. It is happening every few minutes. But, now it doesn't just happen for a few seconds and only in my head. I can feel the 'electric shock' go down into head, neck, shoulders, chest and back. it is getting a bit scary. Would like to know what is going on, but don't know how to ask a dr. or who to ask. I am on some medications: neurontin, zanaflex, wellbutrin and cymbalta. The neurontin is generally used to stop seizures. I am using it to stop pain from lung surgery. I wonder if it could actually cause a seizure. Idk. any ideas would help.

[PaulMD]

Hi there.

From the way you have described your symptoms, this may indeed by a nervous system problem.  Primary neurologic conditions such as MS or ALS may explain your symptoms but this should be assessed by a neurologist first.

Another possibility is some form of depression.  Your symptoms of prolonged sleeping periods and lack of drive is compatible with this diagnosis.

Nutritional deficiencies and electrolyte abnormalities are also possible (especially that of sodium, potassium or magnesium).

Since there are a number of possibilities, I suggest you have yourself evaluated by your doctor.  Regards.