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Meralgia paresthetica

Meralgia paresthetica

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How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Symptoms

Thigh tingling
Thigh numbness

Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Meralgia paresthetica
Acetaminophen
1
1 review
Tricyclic antidepressant
Lyrica
Neurontin
Naproxen
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Procedures

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Surgery

Nerve decompression surgery
Cortisone injections

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