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Electric shock sensation one specific point next to ribs

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Gettingonabitnow · 01/02/2026 08:45

Has anyone had this? I’ve had it for about 36 hours now. One very specific point about 4th rib down on the right hand side, feels at skin level as opposed to deep set. Felt a bit off yesterday but ok today. It’s very odd. Not painful as in I need painkillers, but definitely noticeable. No rash.

Thanks

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BestZebbie · 01/02/2026 08:56

How old are you? Random electric shock sensations are a perimenopause symptom associated with declining estrogen (I appreciate that everything from being angry with the person ahead of you at the checkout to your leg suddenly falling off is also given this cause, but this is quite a well-documented one).

MrsEmmelinePankhurst · 01/02/2026 08:56

I was going to suggest shingles….

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Gettingonabitnow · 01/02/2026 09:09

BestZebbie · 01/02/2026 08:56

How old are you? Random electric shock sensations are a perimenopause symptom associated with declining estrogen (I appreciate that everything from being angry with the person ahead of you at the checkout to your leg suddenly falling off is also given this cause, but this is quite a well-documented one).

Ah I did not know that, thank you. I’m 44 so that would fit!

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AnSolas · 01/02/2026 09:12

MrsEmmelinePankhurst · 01/02/2026 08:56

I was going to suggest shingles….

⤴️ yep classic starting point.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/shingles/

nhs.uk

Shingles

Find out about shingles, including symptoms and what to do if you think you have it.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/shingles

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