Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties

What Causes Shooting Pain And Tingling In My Right Upper Thigh?

I am 53 years old and I had a right knee replaced June 2014. All of a sudden I feel shooting pain and tingling in my right upper thigh. I would like to also add that I had a car accident 2/1/16 and have 3 bulging disks and a pinched nerve. What do you think it could be and what medication can I take to help.

Mon, 20 Jan 2020

Post as: Anonymous Non Anonymous

Keep me posted

General Surgeon, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel's Response

Hello,

The shooting pain and tingling upper thigh is suggestive of underlying nerve compression from previous accident most likely. Kindly get a neurologic examination of tendon reflexes, sensation of thigh, knee and toes, motor power to get basic reason in this matter with need of MRI if your doc thinks so. Till that time, intake of ibuprofen or likewise medication for pain relief and Pregabalin or methylcobalamine for tingling sensation will help great way.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon

I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.

This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]

Ask a Doctor Now

Share on

You are already signed-up with us. Enter your password.
Email Id:
Enter Password :
Forgot Password?

What Causes Shooting Pain And Tingling In My Right Upper Thigh?

Related questions you may be interested in

What is the cause of frequent urination with numbness and tingling in the hand ?