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Is any specific diet or multivitamin medicine meralgia paresthetica (nerve problem in out er thigh)?
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Self limited.: No medication. This is a self limited problem. Usually goes away without much intervention. Avoid tight garments and lose weight if this is part of your problem. If it persists beyond a few months or gets really painful see your doc to consider meds.
Answered 7/6/2013
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Yes and No: There are no specific diets or multivitamins for entrapment of the lateral femoral subcutaneous nerve. Avoid tight pants that pinch and maybe lose weight. In the meantime, take a stiff brush (like a foot brush) and lightly brush the SKIN lightly at the site of pain and the surrounding 6 inches of skin. Use an up and down motion. DO NOT brush deep or scratch the skin. Do this for 2 to 3 minutes
Answered 1/17/2019
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