right thigh pain,burnig, numbness

[kg221]

Hello,

   I've benn having burning, numbness, itching, and at time severe pain in my right thigh.  The pain is like a red hot needle going into my leg disabeling me.  Upon checking reference sites, the symptoms are consistant with RSD, but of course my doctor yelled at me and said it is not RSD.  I had an MRI done to my spine, and there is evidence of a small bulge which impinges upon the anterior aspect of the thecal sac.  Could this be causing my symptoms?  If so how is that proved?  Also there are three small disc herniations in the thoracic section of my back and I have yet to receive the Cervical diagonsis report.  Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you in advance.

  Kevin

[Lucy2896]

I am only 16. And my thigh numbs up at night, and then it gets really itchy, I go to itch it and it burns. Everything sets off the burning sensation. Even a little touch of the blanket. Its very painful to deal with at night when I'm trying to sleep, as I can't move until the pain is gone, but it stays until I start to fall asleep in the position that my leg is comfortable.
I'm writing this right now, while the burning sensation is happening. I haven't gotten it checked out. I've asked around if other people like my family or friends get it, and they said no. I didn't tell them how much it hurts case they panic.
But now I'm starting to panic. Cause the pain gets worse and worse over the weeks.
Could anyone please tell me what exactly it is? :/
Thank you.

[PAS1948]

I can so relate to many of the comments and the symptoms in common.   Ten years ago I had an injury which resulted in a herniated disk to the L4 and L5.... this put me flat on my back for six months... through intensive physio therapy to my back I was able to avoid surgery..... however .....this condition has left me with on and off bouts of sciatica..... generally it is brought on when I do excessive amounts of standing or bending, or heavy lifting..... I was told by my GP that this is something I would have live with.... I am now 64 and even though I have adjusted my lifestyle (avoid putting pressure on my legs and back)...I still have to deal with these 'episodes' as I call them.

[cathye611]

are you on lyerica?

[Jay102030]

I am amazed. I have read this thread and I was certain I would find something related to what I am experiencing. Unless I missed it, I did not see anything. I am fifty. At forty-four I contracted genital herpes. I had many breakouts the first two years. It was a huge drag. I would usually feel a numbness, a tingly, itchy feeling in my upper right thigh before I got a breakout. I would feel it on the left leg less often. The breakouts subsided, but the other stuff still remains now and again. Sometimes (like right now) I get pain shots of pain that is really intense. Sort of a pulsing, wicked pain. I have always attributed it to herpes. I have had back problems, but aside from the occasional chiropractor, I haven't needed a doctor about it in years. Is it possible that any of you are dealing with the same thing? Or could anyone tell me what I am experiencing? Anyone?    

[KELLYMCT]

I HAVE EXACATLEY THE SAME PAIN, AND IVE JUST STARTED A NEW JOB AND I STAND FOR 8 HOURS, ITS AGONY

[sammijo618]

my nan in her 60ties, recently had a sore hip area, with in a day went numb and slowerly spread down her leg and then over to the other leg.

she was rushed to hospital, and was in there for a week.
during this time about three days in, she also lost feeling to her bladder, but not bowl. she could not feel her inside and, when she was going to urinate but could feel her bowl still.

The doctors run tests for, slip disc and nevres and strokes. but all came back clear.

during this she could lift her legs but not feel them or stand on them, they were not swollen and looked normal. and her overall health was fine.

the doctors think it was a minor stroke, tho it didnt come up, and strokes usually happen on one side of the body down, not accross.

after a week she amazily started to gain feeling again, and was clear to go home.
but she had to attend physio for months to learn to walk and stand on her legs again, she has made a fully recovery.

the doctors still have know idea what happened.

she had 5 children when she was in her 20ties and has been prone tobrake bones very easy, (maybe not enough calsium in her bones)

anyone who can shead light on this for me please help?

thanku much. sam