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Top front of one thigh has a burning sensation that's only alleviated by sitting. this has been happening for 3 months. what could it be?
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Radiculopathy?: L2-3 disc herniation might be a possibility. Are there aggravating factors?
Answered 4/14/2014
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Burning sensation: Pinched nerve from the back, either l2, l3, or L4 depending on which third of the thigh has the symptoms. Upper third is l2. Lower third is l4.
Answered 5/22/2018
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