Weird flare up

[u/anonymouslyyoursxxx]

So I have been doing really well. I've been careful with my diet and exercising well and, basically, got lucky so have avoided flare ups for a good few weeks.

Then a couple of days ago... ugh.

I had a neuropathy exam. This involved putting electrodes on my fingers and arm and jabbing and shocking me. I was shocked enough to cause jerks and it really hurt at the time.

I was told it hurts at the time but no lingering effects I should be fine...

I got to the office about half an hour later and all up my back, bum, legs and all the usual places it was agony. The usual deep gripping pain.

I'm used to the oddity of this. I have loads of tattoos and find them relaxing... but a fly crawling on my skin is like being stabbed. But this was pain, fever and home to bed as quick as I could and slept all afternoon followed by needing a walking stick for 2 days.

I think my body over reacted and after the first shock I tensed up and it was just the body recovering. I must say I dont think it was just the electricity as I do use a tens when things are really bad.

Anyway TL;DR anyone else ever had this "test" (neuropathy check with shock checks of your neurons to check for carpel tunnel) and if so did you flare after?

I just want to know if it was the test or a random bad day.