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Suggest Treatment For Leg Lymphoma Along With Burning Pain

I was diagnosed with lymphoma in December in my leg. It caused horrible pain, and caused me to limp on my right side. I started having a numb pain that also burned on my left leg. I was diagnosed with meralgia paresthetica today, but the dr said that it just has to run its course. Upon investigation on the web, there are several medications that I can take to ease the discomfort. Should I get a second opinion?
Tue, 13 Nov 2018
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Hi,

Treatment for Meralgia paresthetica consists of weight loss 9 if you are overweight or obese) and avoiding tight belts. Analgesics in the form of a lidocaine patch(5%), non-steroidal agents, and occasionally medications for neuropathic pain can be used ( e.g.Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Duloxetine). Rarely, locally injecting the nerve( lateral femoral cutaneous nerve) with an anesthetic can be tried. However symptoms often resolve spontaneously over weeks or months.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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Suggest Treatment For Leg Lymphoma Along With Burning Pain

Hi, Treatment for Meralgia paresthetica consists of weight loss 9 if you are overweight or obese) and avoiding tight belts. Analgesics in the form of a lidocaine patch(5%), non-steroidal agents, and occasionally medications for neuropathic pain can be used ( e.g.Gabapentin, Pregabalin, Duloxetine). Rarely, locally injecting the nerve( lateral femoral cutaneous nerve) with an anesthetic can be tried. However symptoms often resolve spontaneously over weeks or months. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist