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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Thighs?

Hi I have a butterfly fluttering sensation in thighs at the back, calves at the back, sometimes tingling I chin, nose, left cheek, jaw, and occasionally pins and needles left upper arm on the outside...it comes and goes....I am diabetic sorry I cannot afford to sign up to this, very sorry
posted on Sat, 30 Aug 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
The tingling sensation in thigh is likely to be due to a minor nerve root compression at the level of lumbar spine due to degenerative changes in the spine.
The main treatment of such problem is bed rest along with pain killers and muscle relaxants.
Local analgesic gels and hot fomentation may provide a short term relief. You can use analgesic gels like Volini gel. Exercise is not advisable in the times of acute pain.
Using an LS contour belt of appropriate size might be helpful in providing support to back muscles.
Physiotherapy also plays a major role in treating such conditions. Such minor symptoms are usually taken care of by Methylcobalamin supplements which you can take after consulting your orthopedician.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar 's  Response
Hi,Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that you are suffering from diabetes. All symptoms you described can be due to diabetic neuropathy. Mecobalamin will be helpful. Keep your sugar level controlled.What is your sugar level?You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.
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What Causes Tingling Sensation In Thighs?

Hello, Thanks for your query. The tingling sensation in thigh is likely to be due to a minor nerve root compression at the level of lumbar spine due to degenerative changes in the spine. The main treatment of such problem is bed rest along with pain killers and muscle relaxants. Local analgesic gels and hot fomentation may provide a short term relief. You can use analgesic gels like Volini gel. Exercise is not advisable in the times of acute pain. Using an LS contour belt of appropriate size might be helpful in providing support to back muscles. Physiotherapy also plays a major role in treating such conditions. Such minor symptoms are usually taken care of by Methylcobalamin supplements which you can take after consulting your orthopedician. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care