Anyone else have Meralgia Paresthetica? (causes burning/numbnes. on top of thigh)?
Question:
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?
Answers:
Consider taking up yoga as it will help with your flexibility. Also consider looking into trigger point therapy. I just started myself with trigger point therapy as I recently developed some numbness in my hands and fingers. It involves self-massage and can help many people with their problems. The name of this book is :
THE TRIGGER POINT THERAPY WORKBOOK by
CLAIR DAVIES.
You can order through Amazon, get it at the library or go to a bookstore and buy it.
Other Answers:
Meralgia paresthetica is a clinically recognisable syndrome with no special involvement that is detected objectively.
Keeping the hips in resting position relieves it. It is a self limiting and losing weight gives better relief.
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