They have some medication you can try like Gabapentin, ldn (low dose naltrexone ), or cymbalta.
October 2
Those strange, hard-to-describe sensations in the arms — like heaviness, electric shocks, or that "energized" buzzing feeling — are actually very common with MS, even if they're incredibly difficult to put into words before getting a diagnosis.
Many MyMSTeam members have described similar experiences, including:
- Arms Show Full Answer
Those strange, hard-to-describe sensations in the arms — like heaviness, electric shocks, or that "energized" buzzing feeling — are actually very common with MS, even if they're incredibly difficult to put into words before getting a diagnosis.
Many MyMSTeam members have described similar experiences, including:
- Arms feeling extremely heavy, like they're being pulled out of the shoulder sockets
- Electric shock sensations shooting through the arms
- A buzzing or "electrical flow" feeling
- Tingling or crawling sensations running up and down the arms
These sensations happen because MS damages the myelin sheath — the protective covering around your nerves. When that covering is damaged, nerve signals don't travel properly, which creates all kinds of unusual feelings throughout the body. One specific phenomenon worth knowing about is called Lhermitte's sign — when bending the neck forward triggers an electric shock sensation that radiates down into the arms. This is closely associated with MS.
It's completely understandable that these sensations were confusing before diagnosis — they're unlike anything most people have experienced before. Now that there's a clearer picture, working closely with a neurologist can help identify what's driving each specific sensation and how best to manage it.
October 2
Join
Your Privacy Choices
