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Electric Shock From Index Finger To Arm, Happens When Trying To Sleep, Pregnant
Question: Hi i am 22 weeks pregnant and feeling electric shocks running from the tip of my left index finger up my arm through my body. Yhis only happens when I am trying to sleep.
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Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to heathcare Magic!
It seems you have a deficiency of Calcium ion in body due to pregnancy and low intake of calcium in the diet.
Hypocalcemia makes your nerves hyper-excitable and causes tingling and cramps.
You should take daily calcium supplement of 1200mg-1500mg to make up, observe for a week if no relief then consult your Gynecologist for evaluation and investigations.
I hope the advise would be of benefit for you.
Wish you a great health!
Welcome to heathcare Magic!
It seems you have a deficiency of Calcium ion in body due to pregnancy and low intake of calcium in the diet.
Hypocalcemia makes your nerves hyper-excitable and causes tingling and cramps.
You should take daily calcium supplement of 1200mg-1500mg to make up, observe for a week if no relief then consult your Gynecologist for evaluation and investigations.
I hope the advise would be of benefit for you.
Wish you a great health!
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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