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Was Diagnosed With Transverse Myelitis, Attacked Spinal Cord, Legs Bladder Paralysed. Having Pain In Thigh, Hip, Knee. Reason?

I was diagnosed with transverse myelitis three years ago when a "virus" attacked my spinal cord. I manage quite well and live alone even though my legs and bladder are paralyzed, In the past month, I've started having serious pain in my left thigh about mid-way between my hip and knee, and about half-way between the middle part of the upper thigh and the extreme outside part. I never know when the pain will strike, but when it does, it's very hard and stabbing, I had a venous ultrasound done, and it showed nothing. I'm perplexed. I've NEVER had hypertension and I've always had great lipids results. I own an FES (functional electrical stimulation bike) and also a stander/glider. Can you advise? Thank so much!
Fri, 27 Sep 2013
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greetings.

i can understand your concern.

perhaps a pian of sciatica can come on the outer side of your leg.its shooting type of pain.
sometimes if the nerves are being compressed in the spinal cord,it causes pain but more that that it causes weakness of that part involved.
i would suggest you to undergo a detailed clinical examination,especially neurological examination.
so you can come to a more firm diagnosis.
hope this helps.
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Was Diagnosed With Transverse Myelitis, Attacked Spinal Cord, Legs Bladder Paralysed. Having Pain In Thigh, Hip, Knee. Reason?

greetings. i can understand your concern. perhaps a pian of sciatica can come on the outer side of your leg.its shooting type of pain. sometimes if the nerves are being compressed in the spinal cord,it causes pain but more that that it causes weakness of that part involved. i would suggest you to undergo a detailed clinical examination,especially neurological examination. so you can come to a more firm diagnosis. hope this helps.