This week we are going discuss another obscure nerve compression syndrome, this time of the leg—meralgia paresthetica. Meralgia paresthetica is also known as lateral femoral cutaneous nerve ...

This week we are going to discuss other sources of leg pain that mimic sciatica and the possible causes for this condition. One condition that mimics sciatica that is quite treatable is Meralgia ...

What treatment modes are available for meralgia paresthetica (MP)? How often is surgical decompression needed? If required, what would be the indications and who is the best person to do it -- a ...

Meralgia paresthetica is a condition that causes tingling, numbness and burning pain in the outer thigh. The cause of meralgia paresthetica is compression of the nerve that supplies sensation to the ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I have had meralgia paresthetica for two and a half years. I have all the classic symptoms: tingling, pins and needles, some numbness and stinging in the top and side of my left thigh.

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 65-year-old male who has developed a lack of sensation in the lateral front half of my right thigh. The numbness involves strictly the skin. There is no loss of strength, ...

A patient of mine is experiencing recurrent right anterior thigh pain and intermittent numbness in this area. The problem has been present for 3 months and is unchanged during this time period. The ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 65-year-old male who has developed a lack of sensation in the lateral front half of my right thigh. The numbness involves strictly the skin. There is no loss of strength, ...

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*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach • I am a 65-year-old male who has developed a lack of sensation in the lateral front half of my right thigh. The ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had meralgia paresthetica for two and a half years. I have all the classic symptoms: tingling, pins and needles, some numbness and stinging in the top and side of my left thigh.