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What Causes Meralgia Paresthetica?
Question: Hi doctor . I have been diagonosed with Marathis parasthecia.This has developed gradually over a period of six months.Now it is extremely painful, burning, and feel like severe electric shocks in the side and front of thigh. I am on pregabalin 75mg with nort tryptomer and esclitopram 10 mg apart from other medicines for hypertension.
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Meralagia paresthetica is caused by compression of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh at inguinal region.
The cause can by recent weight gain or weight loss, tight pants or belt.
For treatment pain modulator drugs can be started and increased as required.
Pregabalin can be increased to 150 mg at night along with nortryptiline.
Avoid stopping forward, tight clothing and belt around the waist.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Meralagia paresthetica is caused by compression of lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh at inguinal region.
The cause can by recent weight gain or weight loss, tight pants or belt.
For treatment pain modulator drugs can be started and increased as required.
Pregabalin can be increased to 150 mg at night along with nortryptiline.
Avoid stopping forward, tight clothing and belt around the waist.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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What about reply to my two questions posted above
Brief Answer:
Take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Pregabalin can be increased to 150 mg along with Nortryptiline.
Escitalopram can be continued. The drug may be helpful after 2-3 weeks.
Pain killers like Naproxen or Aceclofenac can be taken on as needed basis.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Take treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Pregabalin can be increased to 150 mg along with Nortryptiline.
Escitalopram can be continued. The drug may be helpful after 2-3 weeks.
Pain killers like Naproxen or Aceclofenac can be taken on as needed basis.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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