It sure is aggravation, itch, burn, stab. No rhythm or reason either. Have a good holiday!

I have not tried this but a friend of mine has complex regional pain syndrome, which is classified as one of the most painful conditions known. The neuropathic zaps run through her full body, as for her it originates in the pelvic nerve branch. I have cried with and for her, many times. She is allowed all the pain medication she wants. She took that route for awhile but wanted her brain back. She stopped all drugs except gabapentin and started taking Low Dose Naltrexone (4.5 mg) the zaps became much more manageable. Actually it transformed her. Still she has relentless neuropathic pain but the brain processes the lightening bolts running through in a different way. It blocks it at the mu receptor thus causing the body to process it different even though the zaps are still happening. When I get moved and settled I am going to give it a try. She has made me a believer.

Bless you all for your comments about the zaps. They're exhausting. I wait for the next one and it really wears you out. Have a joyous holiday and pray for peace!

I agree Tina. I get the zaps, stings and the "spiderweb" effect of nerves wacking out. Some days it just is not tolerable. And I too have wanted to smack the radio or the too loud tv. It does my heart good to know I"m not crazy. That others know this and we can all talk about it.

Thanks, Deb. I'm going to write that down, seeing a new dermatologist in January. I'm glad your friend found something that works. I will tell my cousin too as he's had back surgery. The first zaps knocked him down. Mine are coming and going depending where the blisters are. What's hard is the pcp expects me to do all the other tests as I suppose most do. When I see her again I am going to tell her there are days that people with these problems can't do anything. It's not localized. Tina, sorry you are having more trouble. Prayers for all of you and for cures!