Question 1

why does my right thigh go numb minutes after i lay down. and also when i'm standing or walking? it's numb from the kneecap up to the hip. i

Accepted Answer

Meralgia Paresthetic: Meralgia paresthetica is a benign condition in which the anterior thigh will experience numbness, burning, tingling sensations from stretching of a nerve just below the surface of the skin or from compression of the nerve.  It is usually relieved when the leg is flexed and turning on your side.  It is a simple condition which is best left alone unless severe.

Question 2

why does my thigh and knee go numb when i lay down? 
also have intermittent pain in rectum, back and tingling in bottom when i sit

Accepted Answer

Pain and numbness: I would highly recommend that you see a spine doctor, and probably get an MRI. Your symptoms are indicative of a spinal disease- herniated disc or spinal stenosis or some other nerve compromise. Please see a neurologist right away

Question 3

i have been experiencing some partial numbness to my left thigh for the last week, what's going on?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: A nerve may be pinched in the back by a disc or arthritis, or in the groin  (by heavy belts or by being overweight), or other cause. Ask your doctor for an exam, especially if you have weakness or any incontinence.

Question 4

if i am laying on my back sometimes the outside of my thigh goes numb. is this something i need to have checked out?

Accepted Answer

Compressed nerve?: This sounds like a compressed nerve, probably near your spine. Such symptoms usually depend on body position. Do you also have back pain? See a doctor if it continues or worsens.

Question 5

sometimes the back of my thigh goes numb and tingly and this feeling shoots down the back of my thigh. what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Some Nerve: Most likely this relates to compression of the sciatic nerve or its roots in the lumbar portion of the spinal cord.  It is a fairly common "non-vascular" problem and depending on the severitly may require further evaluation and treatment.

Question 6

is it normal for the tops of thighs to feel numb and painful? causing it to feel like you're going to fall while walking?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: The most common cause for numbness and pain in the thigh is Meralgia Paresthetica (lateral femoral cutaneous nerve entrapment as it passes under the inguinal ligament in the groin). It can be seen in a seatbelt injury from a car accident or from sports, but in most cases the cause is unknown. Obesity and diabetes are predisposing factors.

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Question 7

numbness on middle and lateral side of thigh seemingly resembling meralgia for three days after injury. will these symptoms go away on their own?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are different kinds of nerve injury.  A mild injury in which the nerve is stretched or stunned can resolve on its own in days to weeks.  A more severe injury in which the nerve is cut or torn but the nerve sheath is intact can take longer--nerve regrowth of about one inch per month is a rule of thumb.  Some injuries don't heal.  Its important to address nutrient deficiencies if you have them

Question 8

what are the causes of your thighs to go numb and have pain?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Numbness can occur from various reasons.  Some potential causes include vitamin deficiency, nerve damage, nerve compression, and alcohol over consumption, side effects of different medications, or as a result of different systemic medical conditions such as diabetes.  Get evaluated by a professional to determine the diagnosis.  Treatment is based on the diagnosis.

Question 9

thigh goes numb and kind of burns ?

Accepted Answer

If lateral, meralgia: One possibility is a very common condition called meralgia paresthetica.  This causes severe burning pain in the lateral thigh with no real weakness or other symptoms further down in the leg.  It is caused by entrapment of a nerve branch under the inguinal ligament, is often relieved by weight loss, and can be the first symptom of early diabetes.  If severe, medications or nerve block can help.

Question 10

for the last few months whn im laying down my right thigh goes numb every now and then it really is weird. do i have anything to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Numbness: Numbness is a sign of nerve irritation -- it can be central (near the spinal cord or in the brain itself) or peripheral (closer to the thigh) -- there is a common benign syndrome called meralgia paresthetica that may be the cause, but this should be evaluated by your primary care doctor.

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Why does my right thigh go numb minutes after i lay down. and also when i'm standing or walking? it's numb from the kneecap up to the hip. i

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Why does my thigh and knee go numb when i lay down? also have intermittent pain in rectum, back and tingling in bottom when i sit

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I have been experiencing some partial numbness to my left thigh for the last week, what's going on?

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If i am laying on my back sometimes the outside of my thigh goes numb. is this something i need to have checked out?

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Sometimes the back of my thigh goes numb and tingly and this feeling shoots down the back of my thigh. what causes this?

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Is it normal for the tops of thighs to feel numb and painful? causing it to feel like you're going to fall while walking?

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Numbness on middle and lateral side of thigh seemingly resembling meralgia for three days after injury. will these symptoms go away on their own?

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What are the causes of your thighs to go numb and have pain?

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Thigh goes numb and kind of burns ?

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For the last few months whn im laying down my right thigh goes numb every now and then it really is weird. do i have anything to worry about?

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