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Lhermitte’s Sign

What is it?

Electric like sensation that runs down the It can also travel down to the spine, arms, and legs, and sometimes the trunk, when the neck is moved in a wrong way or rather flexed (bending your head forward towards your chest).

  • It is commonly experienced by multiple sclerosis patients.

Cause

  • Miscommunication between the nerves that have become damaged to the protective covering (myelin sheath) that surrounds nerve fibers in your brain, optic nerves and spinal cord. When the myelin sheath is damaged, nerve impulses slow or even stop, causing neurological problems)
  • Tiredness
  • Heat
  • Stress

Medication

Symptoms

  • Electric like sensation that runs down the It can also travel down to the spine, arms, and legs?
  • Sensation can feel like it goes up or down the spine?
  • Extreme sensitive skin or burning sensation?
  • Lasts a few seconds but can be very intense and painful?
  • Painful but for others it just feels a bit strange?

Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:

This condition can also occur with:

Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice

Detailed Information

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