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Relatively small electric shock....advice needed

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JustAnotherManicMomday · 11/01/2026 00:05

Cut short, changing lampshade in sons room. We have phillips hue lights with remotes over switches so for those unaware switches always on even when bulbs turned off. Bulb taken out to change lampshade. Unscrewed bit to remove shade and very briefly touched live wire with tip of finger. This was about 4 hours ago.

Arm has felt different ever since. Was tingling like pins and needles, finger still feels that way but very minor pain if touch entry site which is tiny. Touching it sends a minor pain along arm. Can still use arm but has a kind of numb feeling to it. Can feel touch but doesn't feel the same. Left pointy finger was entry site and arm feels different to about inch below armpit level.

Dh thinks it will be fine as only for split second and no loss of consciousness. Should I be getting it checked out. Looked on nhs 111 based on symptoms says manage at home but at no point did it ask if caused by electric shock and im wary for that reason. Dont want to waste nhs time if not required as I know how busy they are this time of year but not exactly something I can take a trip to a chemist for.

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helplessbanana · 11/01/2026 00:09

I think you need to get this checked out by a medical professional asap.

Theresmoreroominabrokenheart · 11/01/2026 00:12

It sounds like there could be some nerve damage potentially, I would go to minor injuries if it were me and get checked over, I'd head to A&E if there's any relevant cardiac history (arrhythmia etc) just to be on the safe side, I tend to err on the side of over cautious, though.

You could call 111 as an in between option and a clinician will advise you best x

AnotherVice · 11/01/2026 05:38

Yes you should have an ECG.

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