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Suggest Treatment For Meralgia Paresthetica

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Posted on Sat, 2 Aug 2014
Question: went for emg -meralgia paresthica. knew this. they also found neurogenic injury of EDB and axonal loss of peroneal CMAP consistent w mononeurits. does this require treatment or can it stay the same- I only have numbness of lateral foot, no pain or loss of function?
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
if it's chronic problem then does not require trea

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.

If this problem is chronic since 1 to 2 years then you may not need treatment.

If it's recent problem then neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine can be started consulting your doctor.

Physiotherapy like tens and matrix therapy may help.

I hope I have answered your questions answered questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Meralgia Paresthetica

Brief Answer: if it's chronic problem then does not require trea Detailed Answer: Hello I have read your query. If this problem is chronic since 1 to 2 years then you may not need treatment. If it's recent problem then neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine can be started consulting your doctor. Physiotherapy like tens and matrix therapy may help. I hope I have answered your questions answered questions. If you have further questions please feel free to ask. I will be happy to answer your question. Take care.