Pins and needles in both outter thighs

Yes I am just starting to get this feeling. I have had it terribly bad in my feet for 10 years. Sometimes I can’t even walk at the end of the day. I am having a EMG next week of my legs to see how far it’s advanced. It has ruined my life.🥲

try looking in to Meralgia Paresthetica... ive had this for many years.. also gets like a burning feeling. extremely painful. i take pregabalin for it, only thng that helped after trying a wholw range of pills.

I’m sorry if I’m suggesting something you have already tried, but have you considered a pain management specialist? They can give steroid shots in back, give epidurals to kill the nerve pain in legs, and ablation. But I suppose it has to do with your experience. You said long term. What has your neurologist recommended?

Hi @willyt, welcome to Connect. I see you joined recently. How are you liking Connect so far? Are you navigating well? There are lots of neuropathy discussions, unfortunately. You, sir, are not alone.

I'm sorry about your neuropathy. After 10 years, it must be difficult to feel worse. Hopefully the EMG testing will help define cause for that progression. Has your neuropathy been diagnosed as idiopathic thus far?

Heading to the doctor now for results. Will update you when I get home.

Have you ever heard spinal cord stimulator ?

Yes, I'm familiar with spinal cord stimulators, but have never used one.

Here is a discussion on the topic:

Has Anyone Tried Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chonic Pain -
- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/spinal-cord-stimulation-2/

Are you considering trying an implant?

Yes

My doctor has suggested I try a week test for my neuropathy in my feet for the pain. I am hoping it will help me.