Question 1

i am having nerves in my hip or upper left leg go numb?

Accepted Answer

Meralgia paresthetic: If the numbness involves the outer left thigh not going below the knee, you may have meralgia paresthetica (greek for numb or painful thigh) which is a stretch or compressed lateral femoral cutaneous nerve of the thigh which can be due to tight pants (such as hip hugger jeans), being overweight, pregnancy, or diabetes. Your doctor can check you and tell for sure.

Question 2

what are symptoms of damaged nerves in left leg.i have pain above knee that radiates to fumer  to hip.sometimes the whole leg from behind.no back pain?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Damaged nerve pain is usually described as electrical shocks, burning, stabbing, pins and needle sensations.  The pain can be exacerbated with movement but it can arise spontaneously.  I would see a physician to work this up further.  
Damage to nerves can also present as weakness in the leg.

Question 3

constant pinch nerve and numbness starting from buttocks to hips and ending in left leg. nerves feel pulled and tight. leg moves inward when walking?

Accepted Answer

Sciatica: This sound like a disc is pinching a nerve in the spine.  If there is any weakness or bowel/bladder changes, I would see your doctor for imaging of the lumbar spine

Question 4

along with ankylosing spondylitis, i have nerve pain in my leg and opposite hip. my dr gave me neurontin (gabapentin). does it just numb the nerves.

Accepted Answer

No: Neurontin (gabapentin) effects how nerve endings respond to painful stimuli. It is not a pain pill.

Question 5

pinched nerve in the hip and leg,  how long it takes to heal?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the nerve involved, the cause and the severity of the involvement.

Question 6

pinched nerve in back making my hip and leg swell. what to do it's been 2 days?

Accepted Answer

Be sure: There could be more worrisome reasons for the swelling, so please have this evaluated by practitioner.  Though nerve irritation from sciatica can impact neurovascular function and contribute to swelling, be certain it is not more worrisome cause.

Question 7

what can i do for pinched nerve in left leg causing hip and leg to go numb?

Accepted Answer

Epidural Block: A very frequently used technique used for this condition.  Vist your pain doctor for a proper evaluation and see if you qualify.

Question 8

i think i pinched a nerve in my hip. the pain goes down my leg. what should i do without going to the doctor?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Besides rest, hope, and prayer.  You might have injured your low back too.  When pain travels like this, it means you have an injury that involves a nerve, like the sciatic nerve.  You need to see a doctor.

Question 9

is it possible to have a pinched nerve somewhere in the low back or wherever & feel the pain in my hips & not down my legs?

Accepted Answer

Not pinched nerve: Back pain as described is from weak ligament in the back ANS false motion cause the pain that can shoot to different ares , but not pinching any nerve. 

Ibuprofen and all nsaids worsens weak ligaments and stops tissue healing

prolotherapy can help you. Visitwww.Getprolo.Com or www, aaomed.Org for info and a doctor to help you.

Question 10

i have a sharp pain shooting from my lower back down to my hip ad down my leg. cant stand for long very irrating pain. as long as i am sitting down its fine, as soon a i stand up, it shoots a pain unbearabley down my leg. couldthis b a pinched nerve? i ha

Accepted Answer

It : It sounds like you have a pinched nerve root in your back. This may be due to a herniated disc. I usually treat with oral steroids. Sometimes a medication called Neurontin (gabapentin) helps with burning pain. You should have an MRI if symptoms persist or if you have weakness or bowel/bladder problems.   It usually resolves without an operation but surgery to decompress the nerve may be needed.

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I am having nerves in my hip or upper left leg go numb?

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What are symptoms of damaged nerves in left leg.i have pain above knee that radiates to fumer to hip.sometimes the whole leg from behind.no back pain?

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Constant pinch nerve and numbness starting from buttocks to hips and ending in left leg. nerves feel pulled and tight. leg moves inward when walking?

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Along with ankylosing spondylitis, i have nerve pain in my leg and opposite hip. my dr gave me neurontin (gabapentin). does it just numb the nerves.

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Pinched nerve in the hip and leg, how long it takes to heal?

A member asked:

Pinched nerve in back making my hip and leg swell. what to do it's been 2 days?

A member asked:

What can i do for pinched nerve in left leg causing hip and leg to go numb?

A member asked:

I think i pinched a nerve in my hip. the pain goes down my leg. what should i do without going to the doctor?

A member asked:

Is it possible to have a pinched nerve somewhere in the low back or wherever & feel the pain in my hips & not down my legs?

A member asked:

I have a sharp pain shooting from my lower back down to my hip ad down my leg. cant stand for long very irrating pain. as long as i am sitting down its fine, as soon a i stand up, it shoots a pain unbearabley down my leg. couldthis b a pinched nerve? i ha

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