Meralgia Paresthetica |Pain Physicians | Tyler Texas

Meralgia paresthetica is a health condition marked by burning thigh pain, tingling and numbness. The thigh pain is caused by the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LCFN) becoming compressed from weight gain, obesity, pregnancy or wearing clothing too tight. Pain Recovery Center of Tyler offers a variety of pain management treatments administered by our pain physicians to alleviate the troublesome symptoms of meralgia paresthetica in Tyler, Texas patients.

Symptoms of meralgia paresthetica include:

• Burning thigh pain
• Tingling and numbness in the thigh
• Aching in the groin area
• Pain spreading across the buttocks

Treatment for meralgia paresthetica varies based on the cause and severity of symptoms. Treatment frequently consists of a combination of treatment options, including:

• Losing weight
• Wearing looser clothing
• Pain medications
• Corticosteroid injections

For more resources on meralgia paresthetica, or for additional information on pain management for burning thigh pain, contact the Tyler, Texas pain physicians at Pain Recovery Center of Tyler. You can also view our detailed blog on this health condition here.