What Causes An Electric-current Sensation Flowing Through The Legs?

Posted on Thu, 29 Sep 2016

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Thu, 29 Sep 2016 Answered on

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Question : I feel like electricity is running through my legs
It primarily happens when resting after work

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to nerve root irritation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The feeling of electricity through the legs is likely to be due to mild nerve root compression related to a mild disc prolapse or a wrong posture causing a muscle spasm. It can happen due to methylcobalamin deficiency also. You need to start with back strengthening exercises to build up a more flexible spine and start with methylcobalamin supplements after getting your levels evaluated. Increasing your fluid intake will also help.
I hope this answers your query.
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Wishing you good health.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar