For the last two days, I've had a random burning sensation in part of my leg. My right leg, on the outside of my thigh, about 3 inches above my knee. A softball-size area will just all of a sudden feel like it's on fire and is numb to the touch. It's not red, nothing visible on the skin. It lasts for a few minutes and then goes away. WTF?
I have had a blood clot and it wasn't numb, but it did get hot. It felt like a very, very painful cramp. I would just put in a call to an on call nurse, etc.
I'd also be concerned about a blood clot, but my husband is still recovering from a pulmonary embolism that started in his leg so I might be a little quicker than most to think that.
Post by hungrycaterpillar on Dec 25, 2015 20:49:58 GMT -5
There's a very superficial nerve in that area. Any chance you slept on your side wrong and compressed it? There's a nerve injury common in police officers from having this nerve compressed from the gun lying on it but I can't really remember what it's called.
Yes. I think it's the other nerve. I edited. Check lateral femoral cutaneous.
Yes, that could be it! And I just read it can be caused by pregnancy. I have an OB appointment on Tuesday, so I'll ask then. Thanks!
I had this when I was pg. my first symptom was pins and needles and then it progressed into numbness, burning and pain. Not gonna lie, it sucked sooo bad. My leg is still numb in some places and tingles almost 18 months after giving birth. I hope it doesn't get too bad for you!