Sharp Shooting Pains moving throughout the body

[achingannie]

Hello, I am 30 years old and have been experiencing sharp pains moving throughout my body for 15+ years. As i have gotten older the pain is more intense and seems to last longer. My experience is I will get a pain in any area of my body that will literally bend me over in pain. I feel like i have to grab the area where the pain is occuring and apply major pressure with my hand, however it usually does not stop the pain. The pain usually lasts anywhere from 30 seconds to a minute and may occur in that same spot again until it randomly moves to the next area. It happens alot in my legs and in the palm up side of my arms between my hand and my elbow. I have had several blood test ran and everything comes back negative. I also get these pains in my head which I have referred to for several years as brain pains. Another strange, and very less frequent, pain i get is in my jawline. It literally feels like I am being electricuted and my face along the jaw line is strained or constrictive, however no one has physically seen any changes in my face when the pain occurs. I would love to figure out what this is and find a treatment as it has become a daily part of my life and continues to worsen as I get older.  I have actually found what the jaw shock is but have been unable to relocate this information on the web.

[Holly0374]

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[CMT44]

Hi,

I'm sorry I don't what the answer is, but this is my story, which I think closely resembles your situation:

I'm hoping someone can help me with the symptoms I'm experiencing. I've been having random shooting nerve pain for almost 2 years now. It has gotten much worse over the last 6-8 months. The pain is not constantly there, but comes randomly, anywhere on my body and last just a few seconds. But, when it comes, it is sometimes very intense and sends a wave through my entire body. Overall, I have some days where I experience over 30 zaps in a day, maybe more. They almost feel electrical in nature. Also, when I'm active and/or busy, they are much less frequent. A couple more things...i get them while sleeping (but more so upon first waking up) and they are much more frequent after lunch. My job involves sitting at the desk for extended periods, which is the time when I seem to notice them more.

I have talked with doctor about it who eventually referred me to a neurologist. The neuro really didn't know what it was. They decided to do a brain MRI and other tests, which all came back normal.

Overall, i'm a very healthy guy, 30 years old, 6'3, 210 lbs. I played collegiate basketball and played professionally in Europe. I continue exercising to this day. My body feels okay, otherwise. I don't have any muscle weakness or anything like that.

Other medical issues: I have sufferered from anxiety in the past and high stress over the years. I have never taken any medication for this, though my brother and cousins do take anti-anxiety medications. I also have had twitching in eyelids and other places in body. My only other condition that may have a relation is that I suffer from acid-reflux. I do take prilosec semi-regularly which helps.

I look forward to hearing from people.

[Crewchief67t]

I too have some of the same problems you are having also.  They really scare me at times.  Still dont know what it is exactly.  Been told by my Dr. and Physical therapist that it could be herniated disks in c-spine.

What was the issue with the jaw pain?  That one is driving me crazy.  I also have chest pains on both left and right side.