Why do I have vibrating electric like needles in my left arm?

Question

I have had these feelings of needles or vibrating nerve like endings from my elbow up to the left shoulder and neck and head (left side only). I'm taking increased meds for trigeminal neuralgia but that hasn't touched it. I can't remember stretching or falling within the month period that this has been happening. I saw an "MD" who suggested an "up" dose of my Neurontin but nothing has stopped the vibration like ache. Anyone have anything like this ?

Answer 1

It could be a prob with one of the nerves in your arm, the ulnar or median. See your dr for EMG testing.

Answer 2

Neurontin is only a pain reliever so I would suggest Klonopin. I have MS so I am familiar with those symptoms and I take a world wind of medicine but I am familar with Neurontin and I don't think that would help. You need a good mudcle relaxor to keep it from vibrating. I feel your pain and I'm sorry.

Answer 3

I have a very similar problem and was given a nerve pain relievr and epileptic med. called" LYRICA" pregambalin Cv 75 mg.
While they worked great to stop the electric tingle, They made me very dopy,I was talking and singing in my sleep ,riding an imaginary bike in my sleep and would fall asleep while welding at work. I had to stop taking it.

Answer 4

You could try seeing a massage therapist. Explain your symptoms and allow the therapist to explore the area. It could be an entrapped nerve somewhere. Its worth a shot.

Answer 5

Yes, it sounds like carpal tunnel. Ive had it in one hand/arm, and now a few yrs. later, its in the other. surgery worked well on the first.

Answer 6

Have you been to a chiropractor or a massage therapist? That might help?