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March 9, 2025
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The electric shock sensations you're experiencing in your left foot could be related to peripheral neuropathy, which is common in people with lupus. This happens when there's inflammation around the nerves in your arms and legs. Many MyLupusTeam members have reported similar experiences with shocking, zapping, or tingling Show Full Answer

The electric shock sensations you're experiencing in your left foot could be related to peripheral neuropathy, which is common in people with lupus. This happens when there's inflammation around the nerves in your arms and legs. Many MyLupusTeam members have reported similar experiences with shocking, zapping, or tingling sensations in various parts of their body, including their feet. Since these sensations are new and have been occurring for a couple of months, it's important to contact your rheumatologist. They can properly diagnose the cause and create an appropriate treatment plan. This is especially important if the sensations are persistent, causing discomfort, or affecting your daily activities like walking and showering.

March 9, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member

I have that too and my Neurologist gave me Gabapentin 100 mg to take 1 or 2 capsules at bedtime. It works!

March 9, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member

@A MyLupusTeam Member. That'll do the trick!

March 10, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member

For me it was caused by magnesium and vitamin D deficiency. After I started taking both 400 for magnesium and 2500 in for vit d, it went away

March 9, 2025
A MyLupusTeam Member

I get this often. Usually in times of high stress. Or, when I'm in intense focus. It feels like I'm looking in the mirror with my patented Dad Look right now. 🤣

Meeting with my rheumatologist has helped quite a bit, I've found a good one that speaks very directly, and, isn't afraid to give me an object lesson. Bless them. 🙌

Life changes, less stress when you can, and for me, a script of hydroxychloroquine twice a day and I'm fairly functional.

March 9, 2025

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