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What Causes Pain In The Joints And Neck?
I have had sciatic nerve problems, joint pain, and chronic neck and back pain. Off and on for 6-7 years I have experienced severe cramping of the muscles between my ribs and it s hard to breathe because of the pressure and also feels like an electric shock similar to being tased and it s hard to breathe until it calms down. Could it be MS?
Fri, 24 Aug 2018
Hello,
The electric sensation you are having is very similar to Lhermitte's sign. But it could be rheumatoid arthritis also. You should be tested for both and then we can plan treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
The electric sensation you are having is very similar to Lhermitte's sign. But it could be rheumatoid arthritis also. You should be tested for both and then we can plan treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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