What Causes Throbbing And Pulsating Pain In Front Quadriceps After Jogging?

Posted on Wed, 27 Aug 2014

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Question : i have throbbing and pulsating pain in front quadriceps after jogging. The pain comes in waves and can be pretty intense. It interferes with sleep and working out. NSAIDS do not relieve pain. This is not normal sore muscles. i am an athlete and have worked out for years. This is a pain i have never experienced. I am 49, female, hashimoto's hypothyroidism, ITP, and the beginning of rheumatoid arthritis.

Answered by Dr. Vaddadi Suresh (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
neuropathic pain?

Detailed Answer:
hi welcome to health care magic.
The area of pain locating in the anterior thigh suggest femoral nerve involvement.
To me it seems like femoral neuralgia due to lumbar plexopathy.
It can happen spontaneously in athletes like you or it may be a consequence of neurological involvement in rheumatoid arthritis
I believe that you will respond to neurological drugs like gabapentin or pregabalin.
As they are not available over the counter i would recommend a neurologist consultation for the prescription.
All the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar