Gabapentin (Gralise, Neurontin), phenytoin (Dilantin) or pregabalin (Lyrica).Side effects include drowsiness, dry mouth, constipation and impaired sexual functioning. These medications might relieve your pain. Possible side effects include joint infection, nerve damage, pain and whitening of skin around the injection site. Injections can reduce inflammation and temporarily relieve pain. If symptoms persist for more than two months or your pain is severe, treatment might include: Taking OTC pain relievers such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or aspirin.Treatment focuses on relieving nerve compression. Ultrasound imaging might be used to guide the needle.įor most people, the symptoms of meralgia paresthetica ease in a few months.
Pain relief achieved from anesthetic injection into your thigh where the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve enters into it can confirm that you have meralgia paresthetica. This test might be done primarily to exclude other causes for the symptoms. A comparison of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve on each side may be performed. The electrical impulse helps diagnose damaged nerves. Patch-style electrodes are placed on your skin to stimulate the nerve with a mild electrical impulse. Results of this test are normal in meralgia paresthetica, but the test might be needed to exclude other disorders when the diagnosis isn't clear. A thin needle electrode is placed into the muscle to record electrical activity. This test measures the electrical discharges produced in muscles to help evaluate and diagnose muscle and nerve disorders. Although no specific changes are evident on X-ray if you have meralgia paresthetica, images of your hip and pelvic area might be helpful to exclude other conditions as a cause of your symptoms.Ī CT scan or MRI might be ordered if your doctor suspects that a tumor could be causing your pain. To rule out other conditions such as a nerve root problem or femoral neuropathy, your doctor might recommend:
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