Meralgia Paresthetica is entrapment (compressing) of a nerve that gives sensation to the thigh. My chiropractor diagnosed me due to symptoms of burning/numbness on the top outer portion of one thigh (MP is generally one-sided.) I also looked MP up online & it's exactly me!
I've had MP for 4-5 years, but it's been on-and-off, and flare-ups were mild & rare. It got worse when I got a laptop and started using it w/ my legs crossed ("Indian style") & the laptop flat on my groin/abdomen. My research says hyper-extended hips & groin pressure can make it worse, so I did everything wrong! :( I also squatted too much recently while gardening, which caused more trouble.
Often, no cause for MP is found. In rare cases, there's serious disc problems of the lower spine, so I'm going to have that checked by an M.D., tho I'm sure I'd have lots of back pain in that case, & I don't. :)
I feel very isolated with this condition. :( I also hope it's not permanent! Anyone else have it? How are you?
2006-07-10
19:22:06
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scary shari
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