Understanding Meralgia Paraesthetica
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2024
- This video contains a visual explanation of meralgia paraesthetica, aimed at helping students of medicine and healthcare professionals prepare for exams.
Narration, illustrations and animation by Tom Watchman. Audio and video edited by Harry Watchman.
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Had this condition which lasted over 3 months the right leg upper thigh numbness no pain and some tingling, started taking fruits that have vasodilator effects,. Pomegranate diet with light paraesthetica exercise, you have to raise your each leg up 20 to 30 times while laying down on your side everyday for 2 to 4 weeks, the problem went away on 3rd week.
Hello my friend 🤟 I have the same problem that you have in the past and I really wanna get done ✅ with that 🙏🙏 Thank you for your advice 🙏🙏🙏I will follow but I don’t understand the simple exercises how must be made correctly… I understand that you must lay down on one side and move your leg up and down like e butterfly? I think I understand now but mabe you can send me a picture or link with this kind of exercices if you want 🙏🙏🙏Thank you and I’m glad you recover 👌👌
do I have to stay in a line? or normal on the back? while I raise the leg ….
@@liviuhera9129 Yes move your leg up and down like a butterfly, make sure your Penis/Vagina is not pointing towards the ground, just in case of crash, the numbness might shift from your thigh area towards other parts of your body, you don't want numbness at the wrong places.
did this work?
Thanks. How many times a day?
I am not studying medicine but I still love these videos. Now and again it's also especially interesting/captivating when you cover I problem I have (to some degree or another but certainly diagnosed!). Thanks!
Glad you like them!
To the point, easy to follow and very informative. Thank you.
The outside of my left thigh went numb about 12 years ago, didn't think much of it, figured I had a pinched nerve...but the feeling never really came back. Last Monday I woke up, terrified, to INCREDIBLY INTENSE burning. I jumped out of bed to get away from the 5 lb hornet or spider that had dug their stingers in the center of my thigh. I went straight to the floor, couldn't walk...I was screaming the fire sensation was so intense. Of course there was nothing actually stinging me, but it was really intense for 3-4 minutes. Scared the sh*t outta me. Happened again last night. I'm uninsured & thought it might be a thrombosis, so thanks to this video, now I know it's not going to kill me or paralyze my left leg.
This is my 10th night in a row I've had 24hrs a day by night 8 i was ready to neck myself. I still don't know how I'm going to get through tonight. I also had an accident so I am bone on bone in the knee at the moment. there is no comfortable position. Someone has a voodoo doll of me and is sticking a needle into my knee and my thigh
How is your pain now?
Many thanks for this lovely video.
Thank you for your explanation. I have been suffering, but I have not been diagnosed correctly. I don't wear tight clothes, I already take Gabepentin, and NSAIDS are of no help. At least I know there is a diagnosis!
Thanks a lot Tom
amazingly explain thanks for sharing Information
Thanks for covering this topic. (As well as all the other fascinating topics!)
I'd like to see a similarly named condition covered by you:
NOTALGIA PARASTHETICA.
Not a lot of good info on it, and not many effective treatments either.
beautifully explained.Thanks
Thanks a lot Tom. Wearing looser clothing as part of conservative management is indeed right. For those who are unfamiliar, meralgia paraesthetica is also known as tight jeans syndrome or skinny pants syndrome.
Oh interesting - I didn't know that! Thanks
I’ve dressed like a dumpy slob for years and still got it 🤷♀️. I was just trying to start dressing nice again after losing some weight.
I always wear body shapers with Leggings that at tight I 5hunk that may have caused it
I hope you get the relief you need. I can't fit my wrist into the bottom of skinny jeans. lol I am thinking weight and spinal arthritis may be at the root of mine.
Brilliant explanation
Thank you for this. Answered many of my questiins
Weight loss and yoga have been curing this for me 😁
I tried to pinpoint this condition for a long time and this video is 100 my case. I get stabbing sensation too, which often comes out when I cough while fully errect, coughing while slouching or sitting doesn't cause it
I have been suffering from the same one for 8 years. They couldn't diagnose for a long time until I got a nerve condition study and confirmed it. The symptoms are in front and in the inner thigh also. It was progressive with pain in the inner groin. I just had surgery two weeks ago. The nerve was compressed and became flat. Don't know how successful it is going to be. Good luck to everyone.
Thanks for adding your comment. Can you give us an update on how you are now doing after the surgery? Seems surgery with MP is somewhat 'hit and miss'...
Really amazing video
TYVM for this video.
could it also be caused by an X-ray that measures the bone density of your hip?
the side where that was done was sensitive afterwards and also on that side there is a feeling of numbness in the thigh
Me right now. Thankyou for this
Highly appreciated
Very good video !!!!!!!!
Thank you !!
Too good 👍🏻
Great information
This explains alot,thank you my right side of my right thigh is completely dead numb no feeling also my sacrial nerves are damaged..
thanks for video
Hi.
Been watching your channel
My doctor believes I have meralgia paresthetica.
A few years back I had numbness in my thigh, tingles and achy legs. Had nerve study and all ok.
Now after a few years it's come back. Had more nerve tests and said meralgia paresthetica.
But is it? I'm worried so much. My thigh still has the numbness, tingles but now it's starting in my other leg, also really aching, tired legs and a moreless invisible itch rash on lower leg. Tingles, burning , aches, pain to walk on foot by end of day.
Are all these symptoms of meralgia paresthetica or is it something scary. I keep thinking its something really bad, like ms 🙁
Me gustó bien explicado
Thank you so much
You're most welcome
Thank you
Hi, Thanks for the video this sounds very much like what i've been experiencing although i have it in both thighs. It only happens for example if i sit on the edge of a seat leaning back, or if i'm sitting up slightly in bed (a sort of 'butt scooted forward' sitting position). Up until today it has only caused complete numbness in my outer thighs and the hair is long gone in those areas, but this morning i woke up with this excruciating burning in one thigh that lasted about half a minute. I assumed that my thigh went numb while i was asleep and the pain might have been the sensation rushing back or some kind of nerve damage. Never had this sort of pain before and that thigh was weak and sore to the touch for several hours after, the best way i can describe it is if you touch a sunburn. I was wondering if this is consistent with meralgia paraesthetica?
Same happened to me just now. Have you maybe discovered what the problem was?
I have the condition and to describe it.......... It dysaesthesia and anaesthesia all at the same time, feels numb and burns at the same time. I've had it since I can remember. The worst was when I stopped taking Opiates, my thigh burnt for 3 months and that's how I figured out it was a nerve thing.
Please tell in detail.
How are you feeling now?
@@normafernandez8520 A little bit relief due to Gabapentine, but addicted to gaba. And you?
@@beingpsychologist7148hi, reaching out and hope
You are doing well. Bless you❤
So helpful
I have the tingling/burning pain around my hip/glute. I'm 99.9% sure meralgia paresthetica is the conditon I have. Been going on almost 10 years after two physical traumas to my thigh.
Sir how to download that notes please tell us.
I think I might have this. I get a weird electric shock and numbness at times. Then it goes away. It's usually while sitting or laying down
Literally me right now. Just randomly happened to
what specialist do I go to for consultation & treatment on this ??
Am showing symptoms from exercise which caused pressure around d pelvis area, should I see a doctor?
When I swapped out my too tight belt for suspenders, my meralgia cleared up!
I guess I’m resigned to dress like a slob again 😑
Thanks alot
Hi, I’m feeling numbness in both of my thighs can this condition apply to me? Thank you in advance.
I am hit with this type of femoral nerve problem. No pain, but partial numbness. But at least it is not motor neuron symptoms, so hence, you can move your affected leg during meralgia paraesthetica without worrying that this MP could be the start of a worsening motor neuron disease, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which causes eventual permanent loss of all motor functions in the limb, arm, back, neck and even your oral muscles.
Hello
Can you do video on cruralgia
Merci pour cette vidéo. Vous expliquez très bien ce que c'est .
I have developed this condition during the past year. Both my family doctor and my neurologist (whom I see for a different condition) both seemed to blow it off as no big deal. I can function with it, but appreciate your clear explination. I feel bettter already (except my outer left thigh). BTW I use an ice pack at night and this helps.
very informative, thank you
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i recently had this problem after sitting for 8 hours on a flight to Ireland. The next day after the flight, standing or walking for medium to longer periods of time would cause the burning. The problem was a burning sensation on the outside area of the quad muscles. I saw a chiropractor while in Ireland who diagnosed it as Meralgia Paraesthetica. He adjusted my spine and pelvis and recommended a follow up visit to my regular chiropractor. The systems were greatly reduced that same day and I have had no symptoms since my second adjustment at my regular chiropractor.
Hi reybeast, what kind of movements chiropcator done ? Could you give some more explanation ?
Chiropractor appointments did nothing for mine. Its not about cracking the spin....
Tnx
Struggling with a bad flare up right now. I had to go to Emergency. I am on medication but still no relief. I can’t walk without stopping for a few seconds.
did it end? im on day and night 10. i cant cope much longer. oxy doesnt even make a dent
Have you get ride of that problem if yes then how
Is this anything fiber Malaga and is ecoli a factor here
i am living in constant pain for years. completely destroyed my academic as well as my athletic career, i couldn't even sit anymore straight during my hardest periods. i was first diagnoes with morbus bechterew (which is completely absurde since there was never measured any inflammation in my body). a few years later after so many argues with my doctor they did a reassesment. the result was a disc prolapse, l3, which of course happened just recently and could impossible have been a reason which made me suffering already for years. my doctor still told me to take immunesystem supressive since i clearly had diagnozed bechterew (on what evidence?). There was never any kind of pain relief, but hey take your pills boy. here i am after 5 years later meanwhile afraid of turning insane one day due to this constant pain. Nobody ever took my situation serious. The incompetence and ignorance of my doctors destroyed my life, and I'm 28 yrs old already proud owner of grey hairs. i
Now i see this explanation and it looks like god is sending me a message telling me that i wasn't wrong all these years. i thank you with everything i have to have produced this video. i almost gave up! unbelieveable at the same time that no doctor i ever went to came to even imagine that an issue like portrait in the video could be the cause of pain. but yeah, just went to university for close to 8 years, don't expect too much competence from some of these humans.
I truly feel sorry for you. I have now had this for 10 days. cant handle it any longer
@@Rucky888what did you do
Been suffering from this since Feb/March 2023. GP referring me for ultrasound as MP can be a sign of ovarian cysts. Any other females had this diagnosis?
I’ve had this for thirteen years. It’s debilitating at this point. I’ve seen a neurologist recently who is scheduling an EMG to diagnose for certain, but he’s sure that this is what has been going on. Hopefully surgery will help. I’ve had physical therapy, medication, done yoga and other stretches, and nothing has helped. I’m hopeful that this will be a simple procedure!
Hi, did you have the surgery done? How did it turn out? I have had this for 5 years and havent been able to find a solution.
@@Realbg2005 no, I haven’t had it done yet. I have an appointment with a new neurologist on the 4th.
@@SECruiseget well soon !
I'm having this kind since about 3mos and the worst case pain I had was 2wks ago with a squeezing pain. That time I had too much work which standing and walking is needed.
@@SECruise Is surgery done? How long was the procedure
Did they remove the nerve or compressed it? Is it ok now or do you feel weakness in that area ?
I am currently suffering from the problem just explained. It is affecting my mobility.
Please this problem best medicine
I also hurt in yhe front of my thigh. is this still the same nerve?
That is where it started for me then it went to my knee now it's on the outside thigh, this is after 10 days and nights. Just lying on my stomach makes me pass out the pain on my thigh.
I’ve had this and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. I’m sadly getting it again because I’m chronically I’ll and stuck in bed. I think my nerves are pushed when I sit up in bed and cross my legs possibly. Just a guess as to why it’s happening again. 🤷♀️
Have this going on 12 years now
? symptoms over entire leg
There are lots of causes of leg pain!
I have pain only while sleeping and sitting?!!
so do I...omg I need help
@A O a couple of years ? Omg how could you have even survived that long ??? Mine started in September and I’m going nuts…my appointment is March 2021… but who did you make the appointment with ? What is the Doctors title
@@JIMMYSDAUGHTERTERRY did you get any help yet?
@@JIMMYSDAUGHTERTERRY
You need to meet with a Neurologist.
Raise your affected leg with a small pillow when you sleep on your back..Put the pillow between your legs when you sleep on any of your side-rib position.
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I appreciate this very much. My friends think I'm crazy, but I definitely believe I have this, and it's gotten worse over the years. I need to make an appointment with a neurologist for sure!
And if the first neurologist doesn't address it, go see another one. I have seen three doctors, they all say I need spinal fusion to fix it.