Periwell
Category: NeurologicalClinical Profile

Electric Shocks

Brief, startling feelings like a rubber band snapping under your skin, or a mild electrical jolt.

Biological Mechanism

Peripheral nerve endings are sensitive to estrogen levels. Rapid fluctuations can cause misfiring in the sensory nerves, leading to dysesthesia (abnormal sensation).

Common Misdiagnoses

Multiple Sclerosis, Peripheral neuropathy, Vitamin B12 deficiency

Evidence-Based Treatments

  • 01Hormonal stabilization

    Smooths the severe drops that cause sensory misfiring.