Left thigh numbness?

Question:

Ok this is going to sound weird but when I lay on my back at night, a lot of times I will wake up and the top portion of my left thigh will be numb. It doesn't hurt, and as soon as I change positions it goes away. I had surgery on my left knee back in 2002 and had a baby in 2003. It was right around there that it started. Also, 7 weeks ago I was diagnosed with sciatica. Is it possible it is related to the sciatica, or could it be a pinched nerve? Tell me what you think.

Answers:
It could be both - see a neurologist - they can do an EEG to check out the nerve pathways, etc. Sciatica can effect nerves as well. Then they can recommend you to a chiropractor if they feel that is the best treatment.

They also have machines called TENS units which are made to treat nerve pain, numbness or any problems with nerves - they are little stickies that you put on your body where it is affected and it sends pulses into that area - with settings. These have bene shown to really help repair any nerve damage, etc and are normally covered by most insurances. Mine is by EMPI and it works great.

Also - Neurontin was used as a mood stabilizer but now they have found that it works as a good drug to repair nerve problems, tingling, pain, numbness etc so I would see a neurologist first. If this is coming from something else, a chiropractor could do more harm than good - I would see a neuro for a consult first, have the EEG studies done and that way you would be able to know what is your best route of treatment - could be more going on than you think.

Your sciatica nerve is pinched. Go see a good chiropractor.

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