Meralgia Paresthetica

Meralgia Paresthetica medical cannabis treatment

Meralgia Paresthetica is a condition that causes pain, or a burning, tingling sensation in the thigh. Although the condition is rarely diagnosed, some believe that it is commonly misdiagnosed as other neuropathic pain conditions because of their similar symptoms. Recently, medical cannabis has emerged as a promising new treatment for managing nerve pain, and those with treatment-resistant Meralgia Paresthetica may be suitable for these options in the UK.

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3/4 people

Out of every 10,000 are [affected] by Meralgia paresthetica every year according to diagnosis data

34%

Reduction in neuropathic pain recorded with cannabis-based treatment in placebo-controlled [study].

68%

Of UK adults would consider [medical cannabis] treatments.

91%

Of patients say their cannabis treatments are useful in managing their symptoms, according to [survey].

Symptoms

Burning sensation

Groin pain

Numbness in affected area

Pain in the outer thigh

Pain when walking/standing

Sensitive to touch

If you are suffering from any of these symptoms. Please speak with your GP to find out more.

Treatment options:

In some situations, lifestyle adaptations such as losing excess weight and wearing loose clothing can help with Meralgia Paresthetica, and over the counter painkillers are typically used as a conservative measure. If pain lasts for more than two months, you may be offered injections to reduce inflammation, tricyclic antidepressants, painkillers, or surgery in extreme cases.

Gabapentin

Pregabalin

Pulsed radio frequency

Tricyclic antidepressants

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A word from our specialist

"Neurological conditions are many and varied in how they can affect us. The more recognised conditions that are treatable with medical cannabis include epilepsy, where CBD mimics the action of the many anti-epileptic drugs; and multiple sclerosis, which the NHS can prescribe Sativex for. Medical Cannabis offers greater flexibility in the delivery of cannabinoid therapy for these conditions and hope in other areas of neurology, such as in the neurodegenerative conditions and the motor disorders."

Dr David Tang

Clinic Director

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If you are looking for a complementary pain management solution to add to your existing treatment plan, you are anything but alone. Right here in the UK, around 34% of the population (that's close to 15.5 million people) are affected by chronic pain. Chronic pain is an unwelcome passenger on the journey for many patients living with long-term medical conditions, and is a common symptom of countless diseases and illnesses.

Can medical cannabis be prescribed to treat Meralgia Paresthetica in the UK?

Meralgia paresthetica can occur when the sensory nerve (the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve) that covers the thigh is pinched, or encounters compression. This nerve is often pinched by a ligament called the inguinal ligament that runs from the groin, to the stomach, to the upper thigh, which can happen during an injury, due to a health condition, or even simply by wearing tight clothing. 

Meralgia paresthetica can be extremely painful, or may cause the outer thigh to feel numb. It can also be intensified when walking or standing, and therefore, severely impact on people's quality of life, and ability to go about their daily activities. However, recently, medical cannabis has emerged as a potential aid for neuropathic pain and has shown promising results. 

Evidence in this area is growing, but existing research suggests cannabis-based treatments may be able to offer neuropathic pain relief when other traditional therapies or medications have failed or caused unwanted side effects.

Specialist doctors in the UK, like those that work for Releaf, can tailor medical cannabis treatment plans to best suit the needs of each individual with Meralgia paresthetica, and are here to guide them through their new treatment journey.

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