Meralgia paresthetica


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The following self-care measures can help treat and prevent meralgia paresthetica:

  • Avoid wearing tight clothing.
  • Maintain a healthy weight, or lose weight if you're overweight.
  • Avoid standing or walking for long periods.
Treatments and drugs
References
  1. Anderson BC. Meralgia paresthetica (lateral femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment). http://www.uptodate.com/jhome/index.html. Accessed Nov. 22, 2010.
  2. Burning thigh pain (meralgia paresthetica). American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00340. Accessed Nov. 30, 2010.
  3. NINDS meralgia paresthetica information page. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/meralgia_paresthetica/meralgia_paresthetica.htm. Accessed Nov. 30, 2010.
  4. Harney D, et al. Meralgia paresthetica: Diagnosis and management strategies. Pain Medicine. 2007;8:669.
DS00914 Feb. 26, 2011

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