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Suggest Treatment For Meralgia Paresthetica
I was diagnosed about six months ago with meralgia paresthetica. I ve noticed howevser that I ve got muscles that are very sensitive when pressed even lightly. These muscles also feel like a washboard and also with small knots about the size of a BB pellet. I ve been getting massages which have helped reduce the size of these problems as well as lessen the symptoms of the meralgia paresthetica. Is there anything else I can do between the massages to help?
Tue, 3 Jan 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Wearing loose clothing might help. Don't walk or stand too much. It can aggravate the pain. Try to lose weight since obesity is a cause. Diabetes can cause entrapment of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. Painkillers like NSAIDS and other related drugs might help. Daily exercises can ease the pain.
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Regards,
Dr. Gautham Baskaran
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Wearing loose clothing might help. Don't walk or stand too much. It can aggravate the pain. Try to lose weight since obesity is a cause. Diabetes can cause entrapment of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. Painkillers like NSAIDS and other related drugs might help. Daily exercises can ease the pain.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Gautham Baskaran
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