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Suggest Treatment For Electric And Tingling Sensations All Over The Body

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Posted on Tue, 23 Sep 2014
Question: Hi,
I am having electric sensations or tingling sensations all over my body while standing or sitting in any position for very even very short time(like 2 min).As these symptoms started a long back and due to the lack of diagnosis it became worse now and my sleep is also getting affected.The medications i took (Maxgabalin and Naprosyn) didnt helped.As my MRI,NCS tests were normal ,Please suggest how i should approach now.After showing to various neurologists they suggested it is Anxiety annd depression related and more of a psychological problem.But I am not convinced as my symptoms are increasing with time no matter whatever medicine i take.Please help me in this regard and tell me what are the tests i should take to get all the details.I am attaching a detailed blood report here.It shows a high RBC count but when asked to doctor they told its not something to worry about.

I have severe fatigue all time and have the panic feelings now(as the time is passing by and i am not able to find a reason for my unknown disease).Life is certainly becoming a pain day by day.

It will be helpful if you can just guide me what all things I need to check or test before ruling out any physical ailment presence and safely say it is a mental problem.(like I feel any blood related diseses or some autoimmune disease which may be causing all these )

Waiting for reply.

Thanks and Regards,
XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Vipul Prajapati (21 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Consult psychiatrist

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

tingling and electric sensation in body and day to day increased problem and all the investigation are normal suggest that you have psychiatric illness called somatization which is unexplained medical symptoms.

first of all consult a psychiatrist for detail history and mental status examination.

For your pain and tingling sensation best medication is Duloxetine, imapramine, amitryptilline, etc...

There is no need to do further test as you already do many testes, only do Thyroid function test.
is there any other symptoms associated like sadness of mood, loss of interest, sleep and appetite disturbance, easy irritability ...?

Awaiting your response.

Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Vipul Prajapati (29 minutes later)
Thanks Doctor.

I have started taking medication for anxiety and depression since last two years and ever since my symptoms is increasing only rather showing any improvement.

Symptoms in details:

1.frequent urination
2.weakness in legs if I stand for five minutes also.
3.Severe burning in legs which is almost all day.
4.While sleeping many times i get up with a fear of getting paralyzed
5.Electric sensation in body all the time.

I have taken vitamin D test and that is in acceptable range.Do you still recommend me to go for a Thyroid Function test.Also Can you please suggest any other test that I may look to rule out any physical problems in body.(based on above symptoms).

If these symptoms are physiological then I am worried how they will come down.Because I have taken all sort of medicines and they all making the problem even worse.

Also I am located in XXXXXXX ,It will be helpful if you can refer me some doctor of repute who has good expertise in both neurological and psychological issues.

Thanks you for your reply.

Regards,
XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Vipul Prajapati (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
consult at Nimhans XXXXXXX

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

Please give me detail regarding medication you have tried.

Thyroid function test i suggest you because in thyroid dysfunction there is common psychiatric disturbance like anxiety disorder and depression.

In XXXXXXX for psychiatry illness best institute is NIMHANS (National institute of mental health and neurological science).

Not to worry regarding your symptoms, it decreases only with medication and psychotherapy.

Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Vipul Prajapati (10 minutes later)
Thanks Doc.

Medicine that I have tried are
Gabapentin,Eliwel,Fluvoxetine,Milnace,Bupron,Restyl but currently I stopped taking all medicines and last medicine I was tried was fluvoxine three months back.

I will consult Nimhans as suggested.If you can suggest any other medication for now that will be great.

Thanks
doctor
Answered by Dr. Vipul Prajapati (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Consult psychiatrist at NIMHANS

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

at present if you want to try best medication for your somatic pain is Duloxetine 30 mg and imipramine 25 mg, but with imipramine you may have dryness of mouth, constipation, retention of urine etc as side effects so disucss with your treating doctor about this medication.

consult at NIMHANS you will get a proper result as it is one of the best institute of XXXXXXX for psychiatric illness .
Thank you

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Suggest Treatment For Electric And Tingling Sensations All Over The Body

Brief Answer: Consult psychiatrist Detailed Answer: Hi dear, tingling and electric sensation in body and day to day increased problem and all the investigation are normal suggest that you have psychiatric illness called somatization which is unexplained medical symptoms. first of all consult a psychiatrist for detail history and mental status examination. For your pain and tingling sensation best medication is Duloxetine, imapramine, amitryptilline, etc... There is no need to do further test as you already do many testes, only do Thyroid function test. is there any other symptoms associated like sadness of mood, loss of interest, sleep and appetite disturbance, easy irritability ...? Awaiting your response. Thank you