What causes electric shock and numbness in hands with hardening of tendons?
Patient: im type one diabetic. i did have an underactive thyroid and took 137 of t4. im now overactive and will be lowering to 50mg. In Nov I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. since then my life has come to a stop. Im being told different thing and Im confused eith whats happening to me.im forty but my body is behaving like a seventy five year old. I have electric shock going down my right arm and numbing my hands.and tendons on both hands and fingers have become hard and sore. i just dont know whats going on. Thank you Doctor: Hi Dear,Welcome to HCM.Understanding your concern. As per your query you have electric shock and numbness in hands with hardening of tendons. Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like decreased blood flow , nerve compression can occur from damage in the nerves , ulnar nerve compression , diabetes, stroke , carpal tunnel syndrome, problems with the cervical discs in your neck, infection or trauma also can damage nerves, as can vitamin B-12 deficiency, toxins and abnormal calcium levels.I would suggest to consult neurologist for proper examination . Doctor may order nerve conduction test , tests used to determine nerve damage includes nerve conduction velocity tests and electromyograms, also known as EMGs. Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement or Surgery that can release entrapped nerves from being compressed in some cases . Doctor may also refer you to endocrinologist in case of diabetes . Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari