What could be causing this harsh pain in my thigh?

Asked by Vivster (7

) February 2nd, 2015

Last night I had a slight pain in my knee, I couldn’t really identify the location of the pain until today. As the day went on, the pain progressed. The pain is in my right thigh, one inch above the knee cap, and on my inner thigh. I didn’t do anything, that I know of, to injure myself. A few friends suggested a pulled muscle or a knot, but the nurse told me that the symptoms don’t match. If I walk too much on it, a wave of pain runs through that area of my leg. Sometimes the pain runs down my shin or up my thigh for a brief period. When I sit down, the pain remains for a while; I can’t really press down on it or it hurts. But if I don’t touch or move my leg for half an hour, the pain is bearable and (possibly) not noticeable. Also, sometimes, my shin kind of gets numb. Everyone I’ve talked to has no idea what it could be. I’ve tried taking a warm bath, icing it, and elevating it, but it doesn’t really make a difference. Help?

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Maybe you have Shingles. Or deep vein thrombosis. Best to ask a doctor.

talljasperman (21916

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I would go to the doctor if the pain is bad and isn’t a typical muscle pain. If it is traveling up towards your heart I think that is more reason to go. Some infections don’t show on the skin and can be deadly.

JLeslie (65416

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Have you recently taken any antibiotics?

Aster (20023

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It’s obvious that you need to be seen by a Dr.

Why would you expect a random group of people online (the majority of whom are NOT MDs) to be able to diagnose you over the Internet ?

Go see a Dr. or if the pain is bad enough, go to the ER.

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Nurse? As in school nurse, or an RN at your Dr.‘s office or ER? I would think a nurse would do more than just shoot down your ideas.

I agree with @Buttonstc. You simply need a doctor. It’s impossible for us to guess until we hit on something that suits your ‘nurse’.

Seriously hope you’re better soon. If it helps get you by until an appointment, my dentist say “Two brown and one white” (two Advil and one Tylenol) is a ‘super pain reliever’ for over the counter. He told me that if the pain is bad enough, I could double the dose (I never have). Good luck.

ibstubro (18804

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I think I had a pinched nerve that was like that once, but I really don’t know if that is it.

anonymous6059 (119

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If you are a teenager, it could be growing pains. Seriously. Some kids grow really fast and get pain in their knees exactly where you’re talking about. I can’t remember the technical term for it right now.

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