Meralgia Paraestetica (thigh)

[pauleddy]

I have had this for about a week. I am self-diagnosed, but I am not a neurologist.

Basically, the big thigh muscle at the top of my leg has pins-and-needles several times a day. This can be caused by a trapped nerve, being portly, an old hernia operation, or even a tumour. It is sometimes painful, and it may be getting worse. I guess you could describe it as "sciatica at the front of the leg instead of the back part and the buttock".

Does anybody have experience of this. and/or the treatment? Alternatively, does anybody know of a good neurologist in BKK? Nerve conduction testing is one option, or even a scan, but I would prefer to see a guy who specialises in this limb stuff rather than epilepsy or Parkinson's.

My orthopaedic surgeon is very very good, but he likes to operate! I don't need that just yet.

I cannot take all NSAIDS because of old gastric problems. but I have started myself on Arcoxia 90mg mane.

Thx in Advance

Eddy

[Thanyaburi Mac]

Eddy

Suggest you go back to the top of the Health forum:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/forum/23-health-body-and-medicine/

Upper right is the search box, enter: neurologist

Then click on "this forum".

There's a lot of posts for the speciality.

Mac

[JHolmesJr]

Isnt doing nothing the best treatment for this?

[sunnyjim5]

If this issue is concerning you then consulate a Doctor. If you would like to see a Neurologist then do so.(But I have never heard of a Neurologist who specialises in limbs )

I am unsure about the Arcoxia and suggest you refer to the data sheet before continuing with this medication

http://www.medsafe.govt.nz/profs/datasheet/a/Arcoxiatab.pdf

More detail about your suspected problem can be found in the next link.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/meralgia-paresthetica/basics/risk-factors/con-20030852