shock paind on foot bottom

[rosie9957]

I started getting like electric shocks on bottom of right foot. Have been going on for almost 24 hours. Some are mild, other jerk my foot. To the point, I could not sleep. They do not last long, a few seconds, come at different intervals, some within 25 seconds, other maybe spaced 10-15 mins. apart. This happened one other time about 1 year ago, I forgot about it.

[Christopher R Newey, DO]

Thanks for using the forum. I am happy to address your questions, and my answer will be based on the information you provided here. Please make sure you recognize that this forum is for educational purposes only, and it does not substitute for a formal office visit with your doctor.

Without the ability to obtain a history from you and examine you, I can not comment on a formal diagnosis or treatment plan for your symptoms. However, I will try to provide you with some information regarding this matter.

A condition that can cause twitches and cramps of the foot, particularly at night, is restless legs syndrome. Usually patients with this complain of aching sensations in the calves with or without creeping/crawling feelings. These symptoms may be relieved with moving the legs.  The treatment of this condition may involve a medication to increase your dopamine levels or may be treated with neurontin, which is also used to treat neuropathic pain as mentioned above.

It is difficult to provide much more information without the ability to get more history. I would suggest you discuss with your primary care physician. You may or may not need to see a specialist for this.

Thank you for using the forum, I hope you find this information useful, good luck.

[DON439]

Sounds like is time for a neurologist visit !!!!!!!!!