Leg Pain

[GuitarAngel]

Hi , I have various health issues but the one that is getting to me is Pain numbness and pins and needles in my upper outer thighs. My gp put me on Antripiline but this made me so very sleepy I had to come off it. Any one with similar symptoms would be appreciated.

[Hidden]

Hello.. several times mine turned out to be a problem in my neck area that was affecting my lower half.I was shocked but after being adjusted by a chiro it subsided.? don't know if urs is similar. Stretching by sitting up against a wall..really helps me and a heating pad can also help if u also have circulation problems.Another tip..Epson Salt baths..cant tell ya how it works but it does offer relief. Best to u.

[Bananas5]

What dose of Amitriptyline did he put you on?

It could be a number of causes. Sciatica, discs in your spine or even referred pain.

Did he have any suggestions or refer you for scans?

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[GuitarAngel in reply to Bananas5]

10mg two at evening time at least an hour before bedtime. But I’m taking various other meds to. Furosemide, 40 mg. bisoprolol, 5mg. candesartan, 32 mg. symvastatin, 40mg. asprin, 75mg. sukkarto,500mg zap ain at least four a day plus Tramadol when needed. +voltrol gel on certain areas of pain. I also have psoriasis on scalp elbows.

[GuitarAngel in reply to GuitarAngel]

I have an abnormality in lower spine which causes my pain. Sciatica etc.

[Bananas5 in reply to GuitarAngel]

So that could be the cause the numbness and pins and needles?

You are probably around right dose for pain. Maintenance dose of 10mg once in your system

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[Madlegs1]

Sounds very like " meralgia paresthetica" ?

Check it out and see if you agree.

[Bananas5 in reply to Madlegs1]

Could be if just on the surface

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[GuitarAngel in reply to Bananas5]

I will make an appointment with my gp tomorrow.

[Bananas5 in reply to GuitarAngel]

Best answer!!

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[GuitarAngel in reply to Madlegs1]

Thx I will.

[katieoxo60]

I agree you have to see the doctor, but would think you would need some tests just to illiminate certain causes and maybe find a diagnosis. Hopefully get a suitable treatment. I have pain in my right leg but it is down the inside they say it is the knee causing it. Given an injection which made matters worse. Take care.

[Sweetlucy]

I am on 60mg of Amitriptyline. It does nothing for the pain. I use it as a sleeping pill but want to get off it. I was told to gradually reduce dosage and now down to 50 mg

[GuitarAngel]

As mentioned before regarding my leg pain. I have had a pain like a shooting electric shock go from my lower back down to my knee . Left side. I know I have osteoarthritis in this knee but the pains were excruciating. Just started to get mobile again today. This happened last Friday evening. Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!

[Jenles]

It sounds like you could have a trapped nerve. Years ago I had one and was recommended to a wonderful physio who actually treated me and not just gave me exercises. Within a few visits the pain had completely gone. Please do not go to a chiropractor! My experience with one was disastrous!