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Upper Thigh Pain, Weakness. Mostly When Active. Ultrasound Normal. Suggestions?

My husband has been experiencing upper thigh pain and weakness in his right upper thigh. He notices it mostly when he is active not when he is resting in bed or sitting in a chair. He has been seen by a chiropractor and has had a ultrasound for blood flow . Both are good. This has been going on since summer. Any suggestions ?
Mon, 2 Dec 2013
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Hi,

Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic!

The problem may not be in the blood flow but it may be in the spine (lumbar spine) from which the nerve supply emerges. However, a Physical examination is mandatory to assess this since there are variety of other causes that needs to be ruled out.

He may need an X ray and MRI of lumbar spine to know the cause of problem. A Orthopedic surgeon or a Neurosurgeon are relevant specialist for this kind of a problem.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have have any clarifications. If not, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.

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Upper Thigh Pain, Weakness. Mostly When Active. Ultrasound Normal. Suggestions?

Hi, Thanks for consulting HealthcareMagic! The problem may not be in the blood flow but it may be in the spine (lumbar spine) from which the nerve supply emerges. However, a Physical examination is mandatory to assess this since there are variety of other causes that needs to be ruled out. He may need an X ray and MRI of lumbar spine to know the cause of problem. A Orthopedic surgeon or a Neurosurgeon are relevant specialist for this kind of a problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have have any clarifications. If not, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. If you like my answers and wish me to answer in future, bring it to my attention: Dr Vasanth. Url link is as follows: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vasanth/66057 Wish you good health!