Cause of anterior thigh skin numbness
Posted by
athena
Dec. 23, 2008
Hello,
I started having right anteriolateral thigh numbness yesterday. It extends from the top of my right thigh to just above the patella. There is no pain or burning sensation but I have been having intermittent back muscle spasms for about a week or two. Brief history: I had a micro discectomy for L-5 - S-1 in l993. I work in the OR and have tried to be very careful with my back. I am 5'6" and weigh 147 (pounds, not kilos). So like any good nurse, I tried to diagnose myself on the internet. I keep getting referred to "meralgia paresthetica". Could this be the problem even though I am having no pain other than a stiff lower back and muscle spasms on the LEFT side of my lower back?Thank you for any information you can give me. Sincerely, Athena
Posted by athena
Dec. 23, 2008
Hello,
I started having right anteriolateral thigh numbness yesterday. It extends from the top of my right thigh to just above the patella. There is no pain or burning sensation but I have been having intermittent back muscle spasms for about a week or two. Brief history: I had a micro discectomy for L-5 - S-1 in l993. I work in the OR and have tried to be very careful with my back. I am 5'6" and weigh 147 (pounds, not kilos). So like any good nurse, I tried to diagnose myself on the internet. I keep getting referred to "meralgia paresthetica". Could this be the problem even though I am having no pain other than a stiff lower back and muscle spasms on the LEFT side of my lower back?Thank you for any information you can give me. Sincerely, Athena