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What Does Burning Sensation In The Thighs Indicate?

hi I have a burning sensation in my left outer thigh that has lasted about a month. labs normal, x-ray normal other than some arthritis. I slipped and my weight went on my left leg, I am 75 pounds overweight, i am 57 and i have fibromyalgia. i just looked up burning sensation of the thigh. maeralgia paresthetica?? I have been an RN for 30 years. am sure you know how nurses try to self dx. but my MD thinks I have PMR, I don t sorry and want me to travel 3 hours to se a specialist. what do u think?
Thu, 25 Jan 2018
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Hi and welcome to HCM!


Thanks for your question. Burning sensation in outer aspect of thigh commonly involves lateral cuteneous nerve of thigh.

Hope this helps.

Take care
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What Does Burning Sensation In The Thighs Indicate?

Hi and welcome to HCM! Thanks for your question. Burning sensation in outer aspect of thigh commonly involves lateral cuteneous nerve of thigh. Hope this helps. Take care