Recent content by Zach65

  1. Z

    THR I have Meralgia Paresthetica

    Meralgia Parethetica (inguinal ligament pinching the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve), can be a complication from the anterior approach. I’ll likely go posterior if I need my right hip done down the road. Longer recovery, but I don’t want nerve damage on both sides!!
  2. Z

    THR I have Meralgia Paresthetica

    I’ve been diagnosed with meralgia paresthetica. Driving me bonkers, especially at the end of the day! 10 months post op. Tried a little PT but I think they did the wrong type of PT. Pretty sure I got shi..y advice from my surgeon (who I’ve had enough of), because he just kept saying “Give it...
  3. Z

    THR I have Meralgia Paresthetica

    I see this blog doesn’t allow LOL emojis.
  4. Z

    THR I have Meralgia Paresthetica

    Yup. It’s really gotten on my nerves. I mean it’s really unnerving
  5. Z

    THR I have Meralgia Paresthetica

    Kind thanks Allie! My gait is fine, as is (I think), my leg length. Strength & mobility copacetic. It’s just a pain on the surface of my middle/outside thigh which is extremely sensitive to even a featherweight touch, weight of sheets, putting on clothes, etc.; yet hard, deep pressure has no...
  6. Z

    THR I have Meralgia Paresthetica

    Anterior THA 5/4/22 (9 months out).
  7. Z

    THR I have Meralgia Paresthetica

    Edit correction: “I fear the MP IS permanent“
  8. Z

    THR I have Meralgia Paresthetica

    Revisiting. I’m quite confident (80% confidence level), I have Meralgia Paresthetica (MP, self-diagnosed). Classic symptoms of it. I’m done & quite unhappy with my surgeon as his misinformation & indifference is troubling (to be kind). He referred me to a colleague of his that refers...
  9. Z

    THR I have Meralgia Paresthetica

    It’s most assuredly femoral nerve damage. Dr. Google & my PT confirmed that. Major concern on the time though for permanent damage, as the therapist said the sooner it’s treated, the better. I waited 7+ months, though he said that’s still,within the time frame. Apparently most resolve...
  10. Z

    THR I have Meralgia Paresthetica

    Visited doc today. Pretty sure it’s femoral nerve palsy/neuropathy. No dice on Lyrica or any other meds. PT & time I/he hopes. Stopped by my PT to make appt. on the way home from doc & he was confident in treatmen. We’ll see I reckin’.
  11. Z

    THR I have Meralgia Paresthetica

    A tap also causes a tingling/prickly, if you will, sensation down my thigh. The first 3-4 months produced a deep, dull ache at the hip, making lying on my side for sleep impossible (of course my preferred side ). An ache has resurface there, albeit not as bad. But without doubt still...
  12. Z

    THR I have Meralgia Paresthetica

    Not around my incision. It’s my middle/outside thigh (see above). The meaty, muscular, heart of my thigh. My incision is wonderful . Thanks.
  13. Z

    THR I have Meralgia Paresthetica

    Is icing just a band aid? Or permanent fix/help?
  14. Z

    THR I have Meralgia Paresthetica

    Thanks! OK. Here goes: It’s not “new“ swelling. The actual swelling has decreased to almost nothing from surgery. There’s a minor difference (if any), when visually looking at my thighs. But still “feels” swollen. Understandable if you can’t grasp that. Good mobility and ability to walk...
  15. Z

    THR I have Meralgia Paresthetica

    I surmise you think my activity level is at the “belly crawling” level for 500 yds. as it was on my hunting trip. Simply not true. That was a one-off. Although at the 3 1/2 - 4 month mark, I started biking fairly hard, though not every day (~2-3 times/week). I did that to get in shape for...
Back
Top Bottom