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Urethra symptoms 2.5wk ago. r knee/lower thigh- swollen. skin - burning. muscles feel torn. just saw gp, diagnosis - meralgia paresthetica. sound accurate? thanks
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No: Meralgia causes pins and needles sensation on the top of the thigh. It does not cause significant pain and does not cause swelling. See a neurologist or rheumatologist.
Answered 5/8/2014
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