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Are you experiencing electrical shock pain that feels both hot and cold in your left upper thigh where your bladder stimulator was placed, and wondering if it's from MS or the device?

This is tricky because both MS and nerve stimulation devices can cause similar sensations. MS commonly causes nerve pain that people Show Full Answer

Are you experiencing electrical shock pain that feels both hot and cold in your left upper thigh where your bladder stimulator was placed, and wondering if it's from MS or the device?

This is tricky because both MS and nerve stimulation devices can cause similar sensations. MS commonly causes nerve pain that people describe as electrical shocks, burning, or simultaneous hot and cold feelings. A MyMSTeam member described cold sensations "so bad that it feels like it's burning."

However, electrical stimulation devices used for bladder control work by sending currents to nerves, which could potentially cause unusual sensations in the surrounding area.

Since this is happening on the same side as your bladder stimulator and involves electrical shock-like pain, it's really important to contact both your neurologist and the doctor who placed the stimulator. They can determine if:

* The device needs adjustment or evaluation
* There's a technical issue with the stimulator
* This is MS-related nerve pain
* Both factors might be contributing

Don't wait to get this checked out, especially since the pain involves both temperature extremes. Your medical team can run tests to pinpoint the cause and adjust your treatment accordingly.

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