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Any success having Lateral Femoral Cutaneous fixed?
My left outer thigh feels on fire, sharp sudden stabbing pains, constant numbness, tingling and prickly feeling.
They have done X-rays, MRI and what they called ‘nerve test’ yet no one said what’s causing the discomfort for years, the Orthopedic has concentrated on lumbar issues and recommended Physical Therapy of which is causing more pain.
I found the term Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment on line and it describes and shows pics of exact location of the discomfort in my thigh.
I’m wondering if anyone has had any success in finding help to fix a Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment, and what type of Specialist diagnose the issue?
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I have the same thing 3 years after anterior total hip. I've seen neurologist, ortho, back specialist with no answers. I think doctors don't know and don't want to find the treatment. Tired doctors and they don't want to investigate.
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2 ReactionsGood morning. I began having symptoms of lateral femoral nerve impingement back in the mid-1990s after spending a lot of time sitting with my legs crossed "Indian style." Meralgia Paresthetica is often used as another name for the diagnosis. The affected nerve distribution is sensory and has not interfered with muscle strength or movement ability. I had severe but intermittent pain in the outer upper thigh area, which increased to the point that I would awaken from sleep in severe pain when repositioning in bed. Lidoderm patches helped; however, the pain of removing the patch was significant.
Finally, after multiple tests and years of pain, I underwent a lateral femoral nerve clipping (through my appendectomy scar), also called a neurectomy, and a lateral calf nerve release to relieve abnormal dorsal foot sensations. The Surgeon who performed my procedure now lives in Arizona and is named Sean Wolfort, MD. If surgical intervention is the chosen way to move forward, I recommend that a surgeon who is trained in this specific procedure be located.
The pain is now mostly resolved. I do have intermittent flares of nerve discomfort, but I am mostly pain-free. I take low-dose Pregabalin at night to suppress any discomfort and use a Lidocaine, gabapentin, and Flexeril topical compound created by a local apothecary as needed. I believe that other treatments, including local medication injections, are also available. An ice pack for 10 minutes or so before bed has also been helpful.
I hope this information has been helpful. Know that you are not alone and that others understand the pain. Best of luck!