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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Tingling Sensation And Numbness In Right Thigh?
Question: I have recurring tingling and numbness in my right thigh. I take ropinerole for restless leg syndrome. Should I be worried about this?
Brief Answer:
Not alarming
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
If by being concerned you mean whether it could be in the setting of some threatening condition like stroke or brain tumor, then the answer is no, brain or spinal cord lesions symptoms do not typically have such location or distribution.
Other possible causes...one of them might be a condition called meralgia paresthetica. It is caused by compression of a superficial nerve, the lateral cutaneous femoral nerve, more common in those who have diabetes, are overweight or wear tight clothes (belts). Unfortunately you do not give much detail on the location of the symptoms. The numbness is on the lateral (outside) surface of the thigh though and usually it is painful, so if that is not the case diagnosis is not likely.
The other possible explanation is nerve root compression, most commonly due to degenerative changes of the spine leading to nerve root compression.
Other possible causes could be anxiety or part of the restless legs syndrome (though tingling and numbness is usually more distal not on the thigh).
If the symptoms persist a neurological physical exam by our physician is advised to look for other signs such as muscle weakness or altered reflexes which might confirm the cause or warrant tests to search for the cause (imaging, nerve conduction studies, blood tests for metabolic abnormalities).
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Not alarming
Detailed Answer:
I read your question carefully and I understand your concern.
If by being concerned you mean whether it could be in the setting of some threatening condition like stroke or brain tumor, then the answer is no, brain or spinal cord lesions symptoms do not typically have such location or distribution.
Other possible causes...one of them might be a condition called meralgia paresthetica. It is caused by compression of a superficial nerve, the lateral cutaneous femoral nerve, more common in those who have diabetes, are overweight or wear tight clothes (belts). Unfortunately you do not give much detail on the location of the symptoms. The numbness is on the lateral (outside) surface of the thigh though and usually it is painful, so if that is not the case diagnosis is not likely.
The other possible explanation is nerve root compression, most commonly due to degenerative changes of the spine leading to nerve root compression.
Other possible causes could be anxiety or part of the restless legs syndrome (though tingling and numbness is usually more distal not on the thigh).
If the symptoms persist a neurological physical exam by our physician is advised to look for other signs such as muscle weakness or altered reflexes which might confirm the cause or warrant tests to search for the cause (imaging, nerve conduction studies, blood tests for metabolic abnormalities).
I remain at your disposal for other questions.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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