Meralgia Paresthetica Treatment in Sinnamon Park

What Is Meralgia Paresthetica?

Meralgia Parestheticais where the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is compressed, trapped, or pinched.

*For pregnant women, weight gain caused by your growing baby can put pressure on the groin. This added pressure can compress the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, leading to this condition. The symptoms of Meralgia Paresthetica may get worse the further along your pregnancy is, but normally go away after giving birth.

What Are The Symptoms?

Meralgia Paresthetica impacts the skin on the outer thigh. Symptoms generally occur unilaterally.

• Tingling, numbness, burning or stabbing pain on the outside of the thigh
• Increased pain when lying on the affected side
• Sensitivity to light touch and different textures in the affected area
• Sensitivity to changing temperatures in the affected area
• Standing or walking for long periods makes the pain worse

What Can I Do At Home?

• Avoid standing or walking for too long
• Always wear loose clothing
• Use a pregnancy pillow, and try to avoid lying on the affected side (for pregnant women)