Numbness and tingling in hip and thigh

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Just wondering if anyone has had similar and if it's worth bothering the Dr or if I should wait a few more days?

For about 4 days, on the top front of my thigh, about an inch down from my groin, I've been having a funny sensation. Kind of stingy but it's numb when I touch it. It's intermittent and had happened at night.

It's there now though, and just today I've had it kind of in a line around my hip joint and lower back. It feels like something is moving in waves under the skin. Also, say at work today I went a bit numb and tingly in the old undercarriage area. That's gone now and I'm going to the toilet no problems.

Had a clear brain MRI recently. Any ideas?

Thanks

It sounds like a trapped nerve or something along these lines. Are you able to see a chiropractor?

Hhmmm - I'm not sure I have the money at the moment. Any chance it would be a one time thing?

It could be, it could also be sciatica though, which isn't a one off, or a vitamin deficiency/something medical. There's a few nerve branches at the base of the spine which feed your legs and bits. Have you tried gently feeling the bottom of your back to see if there's a particular spot which is very painful? Trapped nerves can resolve themselves but it could do with being checked by someone qualified. Have you been to see your GP?

B12 deficiency and thyroid problems both caused numbness for me, in thighs/hips, but also face, fingers and toes etc and with lots of other various aches and pains. Do you have any other unexplained symptoms? It could be any number of things.

Thanks both. My lower back had been giving me trouble for months actually and I've had sciatica, but on the right. This is on the left and doesn't feel like sciatica.

My hips have been sore for a while too, and quite stiff when I get up in the mornings or if I've sat for a while. Finding sitting at work very uncomfortable, but i have to sit, can't stand and do my job.

No, haven't seen GP - don't want to waste an appointment if it's not necessary.

Pop and see your GP. He/she should organise blood tests, just to make sure it's something medical, an x ray probably wouldn't be a bad idea too, just to check that there's nothing boney that needs a little attention. It sounds to me as though there's a slight muscle problem in your pelvis though, so physio will be able to detect this and help. If one of the muscles is weak, it means the other muscles compensate for it, making the muscles and ligaments tight, and it can cause an imbalance, which could affect the nerves as they run very close to the bones, ligaments and muscles. Try and think of what it's like when you're carrying a heavy shopping bag in one hand. Your shoulder on the opposite side will start to feel tight after a while.

A chirporactor will do the same job, but a physio is free on the NHS. Maybe think about your posture in the mean time and how you're sitting. Does it make any difference if you roll up a towel and put it behind your back for example? Have you tried swapping chairs? Do you find yourself slouching? Maybe this is your back's way of saying 'ARGH!!!' and it wants you to pay more attention to how you're sitting.

Numbness in the saddle area is a red flag for cauda equina and should absolutely acted on. Please see a doctor about this and if it gets any worse or you have any difficulties with going to the loo, go to A&E immediately.

Good luck.

Thank you ladysybil - that's really useful, and Matilda, thank you too - I spoke to the gp who said my symptoms don't fit cauda equine but advised me that if it came back and got worse or I did have trouble going to the loo then to go to a&e. I will do if it comes back.

It's just my hip and thigh now so will keep an eye and will go into see the gp for a once over tomorrow.

Lower back pain was another really bad symptom of thyroid disorder. I couldn't walk 100yds as my back hurt so much. Do have a look at a list of symptoms of hypothyroidism in case they ring a bell. It's so common but so easily overlooked as symptoms are often vague and easily attributed to other things.

Have you recently had a hormonal upheaval, pregnancy, menopause etc? Mine came on after having ds1, my mums started with menopause. It's also more common if you had glandular fever as a youngster, have other autoimmune conditions or someone in your family has.

Foreskin, yes I do have symptoms of underactive thyroid! The Gp keeps testing me but it seems fine. Mum has ua thyroid as did her mum and my dad's mum too. Each time they test me I expect it to come back ua, but always fine.

I did have glandular fever as a young teen too - that's really interesting. Thanks so much.

Couldn't get in to see gp today as they are half day on a Thursday so will have to call at 8am tomorrow.

Just back from work and the numbness and tingling is back after sitting at my desk all morning

Wow, it certainly sounds like you're a likely candidate! Do they give you the numbers/range or just say "you're fine/within range"?

Lots of people find that they don't feel well at one end of the 'normal' range but need a slightly higher dose of thyroxine to make them feel well, even though it takes them to the other end of the normal range.

Ask to see the numbers (they have to provide you with the details, not just say you're fine) and perhaps check with others on here to see how they compare. Given your family history I'm sure you could push for a trial of a low dose and see if it helps.

Otherwise perhaps you should research ways to boost your thyroid levels with vitamins/food etc and try taking a B12 supplement too, as many thyroid patients are also deficient in certain vitamins including D and B12.

Obviously best if you can get diagnosed properly but if your GP is not flexible or doesn't like you 'self-diagnosing off the internet' (I can imagine it's frustrating, but inevitable these days!) then I'd look at ways to try and manage it yourself.

Hope you feel better soon whatever is causing it,