Why Do I Feel a Tingle in My Kneecap When I Touch My Lower Back?

[matthyaouw]

I'm starting to think I'm slightly odd... If I touch certain areas of my lower back, I feel an odd tingle coming from somewhere behind my kneecap. similar effects occur between my upper and lower back, and my head and upper back. The unexplained feeling doesn't occur instead of what I should be feeling, but at the same time. The extra feeling only seems to occur somewhere lower down my body than the area I'm touching for some reason. How can my brain interpret the impulses as coming from two separate places at once? or is there a crossover between two nurones? (although the latter option conflicts with pretty much everything i know about nerve impulses)

 

[Jikx]

No doubt there is some cross talk between the nerves.. but whether is normal i don't know. I do believe that when you first get appendicitis, the pain is not where the appendix is so its not impossible.

 

[ravenprp]

It is not uncommon for individuals to experience mismatched nerve impulses, and it does not necessarily mean that there is something odd or abnormal about you. Our nervous system is a complex network of nerves, neurons, and receptors, and sometimes, signals can get crossed or misinterpreted.

One possible explanation for your experience could be a phenomenon called referred pain. This occurs when a signal from one area of the body is perceived as coming from a different area. For example, pain in the left arm during a heart attack is a classic example of referred pain. In your case, it is possible that the signal from your lower back is being perceived as coming from your kneecap or upper back.

Another possible explanation could be that there is some overlap or connection between the nerves in these different areas. Our body has a lot of redundancy built into its systems, so it is possible that there is some crossover between the nerves in your lower back and other areas of your body. This does not necessarily conflict with what we know about nerve impulses, as the exact mechanisms of our nervous system are still being studied and understood.

In any case, experiencing mismatched nerve impulses is not something to be concerned about unless it is accompanied by other symptoms or becomes problematic. If you are curious about your experience, you can always consult a medical professional for further evaluation and clarification.