How do you calm meralgia paresthetica?

How do you calm meralgia paresthetica?

Medications

1. Corticosteroid injections. Injections can reduce inflammation and temporarily relieve pain.
2. Tricyclic antidepressants. These medications might relieve your pain.
3. Gabapentin (Gralise, Neurontin), phenytoin (Dilantin) or pregabalin (Lyrica).

What can a doctor do for meralgia paresthetica?

Treatment for Meralgia Paresthetica

• Physical therapy to strengthen the muscles of your legs and buttocks and reduce injury to your hips.
• Wearing less restrictive clothing.
• Weight loss.
• An injection of a corticosteroid to reduce swelling.

Should I go to the ER for meralgia paresthetica?

In some cases, meralgia paresthetica can be a serious condition that should be evaluated immediately in an emergency setting. Seek immediate medical care (call 911) if you, or someone you are with, have any of these serious symptoms including: Leg weakness. Numbness, tingling or weakness in other parts of the body.

What happens if you don’t treat meralgia paresthetica?

Left untreated, meralgia paresthetica may cause increased pain, numbness, or other sensations like burning. These effects may interfere with your ability to walk or move normally.

How do I get rid of a pinched nerve in my thigh?

There are a variety of ways a person can relieve the pain of a pinched nerve at home.

1. Extra sleep and rest. Sleep is essential for a healing nerve.
2. Change of posture.
3. Ergonomic workstation.
4. Pain relieving medications.
5. Stretching and yoga.
6. Massage or physical therapy.
7. Splint.
8. Elevate the legs.

Can a TENS unit help meralgia paresthetica?

Another treatment that may work for your symptoms is a TENS unit. A TENS unit is an electronic “gizmo”. Surface electrodes are taped to the skin around the painful area and gentle electrical stimulation of the skin blocks the pain signal.