Hi my name is Hazel new to the group.

[Brad1940]

Hi I have had fibromyalgia from last April. I have been experiencing lots of pain in my head like electric shocks recently. Has any one esle experienced this, should I speak to a doctor. Feel low at the moment always on the phone to the doctor but always get told it’s fibromyalgia.

[fenbadger]

welcome.You are on the phone regularly, so, yes, I would mention it. Sounds like something neurological but a Dr SHOULD be able to help. I get the feeling you're not convinced they are much help. Are you getting any specific help or do they simply keep saying "fibro" and leaving it at that?

[25rosclare in reply to fenbadger]

Sorry that you are not 'in a good place' Fibro doesn;t get any better so the easiest thing is to find some coping stratergies to help you. I had a rubbish doctor who told me that there was nothing more to be done to help me. I moved doctor and I am now with a doctor that understands. Do phone, ask your doctor if he can prescribe some tablets to 'ease ' the nerve pains in your head ( I have been there and it is not very nice). Sometimes doctors can not relate to your pain as it is something that they have yet to understand. Good luck x

[Brad1940 in reply to fenbadger]

I think the problem is I can not get the same doctor to speak to always different each time. Just put it down to fibromyalgia.

[Yassytina FMA UK Volunteer]

Hello and welcome, I agree I would pursue another doctor is you feel this current one is not helpful, I also had a change of doctor and this one is interested in fibro, if the electric shocks are a recent thing you need some answers why this is happening, ask for a face to face appointment xx

[Sally444]

Hi, I get brain zaps when I reduce my anti depressants and it is very unpleasant. I would definitely speak to your doctor, even if it's just for peace of mind.

[BaffledKaffy]

I wonder if you are taking anti-depressants … ? “Brain zaps” are a “side effect” that have been reported as something that COULD result from such meds. either taking or while slowly reducing the dosage. I am NOT a medical professional ~ I am merely speaking from my own experience, and what I have heard from others … You should definitely CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR/GROUP or seek medical treatment elsewhere regarding any such symptoms …. Too many things are blamed on FM without researching further …