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I have pain down right outer thigh. postpartum?
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Meralgia?: This may be meralgia paresthetica - a nerve irritation of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve as it passes under the inguinal ligament. This area underwent a lot of distortion during your pregnancy. It is common.
Answered 11/17/2014
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