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I have extreme sensitivity on the outside of my thigh.  I have to the Er and primary care dr.  I was first dx with muscle strain, but it doesn't hurt to walk ect.  It feels like a burning/ electric type pain and I can't hardly touch it
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563773 tn?1374246539
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Hello,

If there is any redness of the skin along with the burning sensation then irritant contact dermatitis has to be ruled out.But if there is no change in the color or texture of skin then other possibilities have to be ruled out.Such symptoms are common in alcoholics and metabolic disorders like diabetes, hypothyroidism, and hypoparathyroidismThey can also be due to peripheral vascular disease, vitamin B12 deficiency or malnutrition.

Get your blood sugar and thyroid hormones levels evaluated. You can take some vit B12 for some days and see if the burning sensation is gone or not.

In case the symptoms persist then pls consult a physician as it can be due to peripheral vascular disease or neuropathy.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing.

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Hi I have a simular pain , my pian is in the front upper thigh. I went to the docter last week and he also diagnosed it as muscle strain and said I must take inflamatory pills and stop exercising for a week or two. I also ask him how you strain a mustle there as I feel no pain when walking. well he did not know.

My skin is really sensitive, almost like touching  burned skin

Does anyone know what this is or why this happens?
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