Understanding Meralgia Paraesthetica
This video contains a visual explanation of meralgia paraesthetica, aimed at helping students of medicine and healthcare professionals prepare for exams.
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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.
@liviuhera9129
Жыл бұрын
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 👌👌
@liviuhera9129
Жыл бұрын
do I have to stay in a line? or normal on the back? while I raise the leg ….
@Agent_Mi
Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@user-pp7rx4gg6v
Жыл бұрын
did this work?
@atifkm09
Жыл бұрын
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!
@ZeroToFinals
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
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
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.
@Rucky888
Жыл бұрын
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
@atifkm09
Жыл бұрын
How is your pain now?
To the point, easy to follow and very informative. Thank you.
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.
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. 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.
@ZeroToFinals
2 жыл бұрын
Oh interesting - I didn't know that! Thanks
@JKBelle
2 жыл бұрын
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.
@cupcakeboutiquedurban3789
Жыл бұрын
I always wear body shapers with Leggings that at tight I 5hunk that may have caused it
@mikenixon2401
Жыл бұрын
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.
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.
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.
@omnipresent1215
6 ай бұрын
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'...
Many thanks for this lovely video.
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.
amazingly explain thanks for sharing Information
Weight loss and yoga have been curing this for me 😁
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.
@beingpsychologist7148
2 жыл бұрын
Please tell in detail.
@normafernandez8520
Жыл бұрын
How are you feeling now?
@beingpsychologist7148
Жыл бұрын
@@normafernandez8520 A little bit relief due to Gabapentine, but addicted to gaba. And you?
@Zack-vq8rd
20 күн бұрын
@@beingpsychologist7148hi, reaching out and hope You are doing well. Bless you❤
beautifully explained.Thanks
Thanks a lot Tom
Thank you for this. Answered many of my questiins
Brilliant explanation
TYVM for this video.
This explains alot,thank you my right side of my right thigh is completely dead numb no feeling also my sacrial nerves are damaged..
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
@Zack-vq8rd
20 күн бұрын
Literally me right now. Just randomly happened to
Me right now. Thankyou for this
Really amazing video
Highly appreciated
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 gustó bien explicado
Thank you !!
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.
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 🙁
When I swapped out my too tight belt for suspenders, my meralgia cleared up!
@JKBelle
2 жыл бұрын
I guess I’m resigned to dress like a slob again 😑
thanks for video
Great information
Very good video !!!!!!!!
Too good 👍🏻
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.
@ozdoganadem
Жыл бұрын
Hi reybeast, what kind of movements chiropcator done ? Could you give some more explanation ?
@reaversix2798
Жыл бұрын
Chiropractor appointments did nothing for mine. Its not about cracking the spin....
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.
@Rucky888
Жыл бұрын
did it end? im on day and night 10. i cant cope much longer. oxy doesnt even make a dent
@islamicvideos7428
Жыл бұрын
Have you get ride of that problem if yes then how
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?
@sailorpluto04
Жыл бұрын
Same happened to me just now. Have you maybe discovered what the problem was?
Hi, I’m feeling numbness in both of my thighs can this condition apply to me? Thank you in advance.
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!
@Realbg2005
Жыл бұрын
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.
@SECruise
Жыл бұрын
@@Realbg2005 no, I haven’t had it done yet. I have an appointment with a new neurologist on the 4th.
@karanahuja0328
10 ай бұрын
@@SECruiseget well soon !
@gracejimenez5846
10 ай бұрын
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.
@rahulchopra8265
7 ай бұрын
@@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 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.
@Rucky888
Жыл бұрын
I truly feel sorry for you. I have now had this for 10 days. cant handle it any longer
@umit777.
Жыл бұрын
@@Rucky888what did you do
Tnx
Am showing symptoms from exercise which caused pressure around d pelvis area, should I see a doctor?
So helpful
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Merci pour cette vidéo. Vous expliquez très bien ce que c'est .
Thanks alot
Thank you so much
@ZeroToFinals
2 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome
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?
what specialist do I go to for consultation & treatment on this ??
I am currently suffering from the problem just explained. It is affecting my mobility.
Hello Can you do video on cruralgia
Sir how to download that notes please tell us.
very informative, thank you
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. 🤷♀️
Is this anything fiber Malaga and is ecoli a factor here
Please this problem best medicine
Have this going on 12 years now
I also hurt in yhe front of my thigh. is this still the same nerve?
@Rucky888
Жыл бұрын
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.
? symptoms over entire leg
@ZeroToFinals
2 жыл бұрын
There are lots of causes of leg pain!
I have pain only while sleeping and sitting?!!
@JIMMYSDAUGHTERTERRY
2 жыл бұрын
so do I...omg I need help
@JIMMYSDAUGHTERTERRY
2 жыл бұрын
@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
@InGreed666
2 жыл бұрын
@@JIMMYSDAUGHTERTERRY did you get any help yet?
@Eros13adios
2 жыл бұрын
@@JIMMYSDAUGHTERTERRY You need to meet with a Neurologist.
@Eros13adios
2 жыл бұрын
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.
Please Hindi mein bata sakte ho a
@AparnaBL
2 жыл бұрын
Aap angrezi seekhlo
@haroonkhan8951
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
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!
@kCI251
Жыл бұрын
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.