Question 1

what does it mean when you  have a burning numb sore pain on the left outer thigh towards  the knee?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: An inflammatory process such as tendonitis or an internal knee derangement such as cartilage disease or damage may cause this discomfort. Another possibility is nerve pain referred from a disc problem in the low back or from inflammation of the nerve itself. An orthopedic specialist would be best qualified to evaluate you and order appropriate tests in order to make a diagnosis and treat you

Question 2

have a burning...stabbing. and painful on my left side thigh?

Accepted Answer

Burning thigh: If there is no redness, swelling, tenderness, other discoloration or recent trauma, you may have a pinched nerve at the groin as the cause of those symptoms. This is more common in people who sit for prolonged periods or who are obese. A physician or a neurologist can evaluate and advise you.

Question 3

i've had a burning sensation on my outer left thigh for about two weeks that has now be bagan to radiate around onto the top of my left thigh. ?

Accepted Answer

Nerve issue: This sounds consistent with meralgia paresthetica. This is compression of a peripheral nerve.

Question 4

i'm having burning tingling down the outer part of my left thigh and down the front. i had a diagnosis of mp. is it normal to feel it down front thigh?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Can affect a portion of the front of the thigh.  This can be a difficult thing to treat.  Sometimes i refer people to a pain specialist to see if a nerve block will help if everything else has failed.

Question 5

what is a good treatment for burning on left thigh?

Accepted Answer

Nerve pain: The most common nerve issue is meralgia paresthetica, and may respond to loose clothing, or nerve pain suppressant drugs or even a Lidoderm parch locally.  However, could be due to hip problem, pinched nerve in back.  Physical therapy might help, maybe even an injection locally.  First, get firm diagnosis, then decide on treatment.

Question 6

i'm experiencing numbness, burning, tingling and sharp pain in my left thigh?

Accepted Answer

Leg numb/tingling: If persistent, you should be evaluated.

Question 7

what causes pain and burning down the front of the left upper thigh and leg, right above knee?

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Depends on your His-: Tory, if any injury or past hx of it. 
One of the diseases (with type of symptoms like the one you have), is called meralgia paresthetica. With pain/tingling over the front ; outer aspect of the thigh, from being pinched in the area of the outer end of the groin crease.
Pain meds + stretching exercises are helpful.
See your orthopedist.

Question 8

have burning/sharp pain in left buttocks/thigh area. can't dress, roll in sleep, bend down w/o the pain. no pain when still. i'm 29 & don't lift much?

Accepted Answer

Sciatica: You may have sciatica, this is a muscle spasm from your low back into your buttocks. Proper stretching may help you a lot. Find a knowledgable fitness expert , physical therapist or trainer to help you learn to properly stretch.

Question 9

what  causes burning , tingling, and  pain in my legs.  it started in my left leg and is starting to spread into my thigh.?

Accepted Answer

See below: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person.  He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

Question 10

my left side of my thigh has a stinging/burning feeling. also, my calls feel numb sometimes. is it dangerous? and what is it?

Accepted Answer

Likely: What is referred to as meralgia paresthetica, which is compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve, which supplies sensation to the surface of your outer thigh.  This often is related to this superficial nerve being "squeezed" as it passes through the groin.  Overall, this is only a guess and while it's unlikely that what you have going on is dangerous, it still should be evaluated by a doc

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Burning in the left outer thigh

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What does it mean when you have a burning numb sore pain on the left outer thigh towards the knee?

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Have a burning...stabbing. and painful on my left side thigh?

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I've had a burning sensation on my outer left thigh for about two weeks that has now be bagan to radiate around onto the top of my left thigh. ?

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I'm having burning tingling down the outer part of my left thigh and down the front. i had a diagnosis of mp. is it normal to feel it down front thigh?

A member asked:

What is a good treatment for burning on left thigh?

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I'm experiencing numbness, burning, tingling and sharp pain in my left thigh?

A member asked:

What causes pain and burning down the front of the left upper thigh and leg, right above knee?

A member asked:

Have burning/sharp pain in left buttocks/thigh area. can't dress, roll in sleep, bend down w/o the pain. no pain when still. i'm 29 & don't lift much?

A member asked:

What causes burning , tingling, and pain in my legs. it started in my left leg and is starting to spread into my thigh.?

A member asked:

My left side of my thigh has a stinging/burning feeling. also, my calls feel numb sometimes. is it dangerous? and what is it?

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