Sharp pain inner thighs

[Nelllie]

The pain I experience is usually in my left inner thigh but last week it was in both of my inner thighs.  The pain is a slicing excruciating pain that is horrible.   I have had three children so I know what pain is, but this is horrible pain.  It feels like someone is stabbing me.

It doesn't happen very often and I have experienced this pain for the past several years.   I am 58 years old, I am 5'8" and weigh 165 lbs.  I exercise frequently and am in good health. The only medication I take is celebrex for arthritus, estratest, and synthoid.  

I have been to a back doctor, a neurologist and no one seems to be able to find the cause.  Every time it happens it scares me to death.  There is absolutely no pain or soreness after the pain ceases.  It usually doesn't last over 5 minutes.  But five minutes of horrible pain is enough!

Any ideas?  Any remedies?  Help!  Nelllie

[7thirty7]

Myotome Chart (nerve system diagram)
http://www.backpain-guide.com/Chapter_Fig_folders/Ch06_Path_Folder/Ch06_Images/06-4%20Radiculopathy.jpg


Short Video clip describing disc degeneration:
http://www.spineuniverse.com/conditions/degenerative-disc/degenerative-disc-disease-animation


Zygote Body (3D interactive Body diagram)
https://zygotebody.com/account/login#nav=-17.56,117.15,63.78,0,0,0,0&sel=p:;h:;s:;c:0;o:0&layers=1,1,4068

[7thirty7]

Male, age 60.

I've experienced this once so far, and definitely don't want to go through it again.

I was watching TV reclined on the sofa. I went to get up and got hit with an excruciating pain in my right inner leg originating from the groin down past the inside of my knee and towards my foot. It dropped me immediately to the ground. Gasping, I attempted to treat it in the same way as cramp in my calf by trying to straighten my leg, but with no relief. I could do little else than writhe in pain on the floor for several minutes until it finally subsided. It was definitely one of the most painful things I've experienced.

I'm glad I found this forum. If nothing else, it's good to know that others understand what you're talking about.

With that, I started to look into Myotome charts (nerve diagrams) and ZygoteBody (3D body diagrams) in an effort to isolate and identify the nerve, vein, or muscle that followed the exact same path.

A nerve makes more sense than muscle, because once the pain goes away there seems to be no residual effect. Unlike a leg cramp, when you're still limping around for a few hours afterwards.

As far as I can tell - and others on the forum have touched on it also - it could possibly be the SAPHENOUS NERVE, which is a branch of the Femoral nerve.

Nerves can certainly generate that kind of pain level, and a possible cause is compression or entrapment of the nerve. That makes sense in my case, because I've had herniated discs in my back. These particular nerves are affected by the lumbar (lower) discs in the L2-L4 region.

Some in this forum have mentioned the Sciatic nerve (also affected by lower discs), but that one runs slightly more down the backside of the leg.

People should ask themselves if they have lower disc problems, if you've had a recent back strain or injury, or if you were positioned in a way that might have pinched a nerve.

Sometimes I still get a very, very slight tingling or burning my leg running along the same path (sort of a gentle reminder that I might have it happen again someday). It makes me wonder it's being caused by inflammation in my lower back, and in turn affecting the nerve.  

But I'm also intrigued by the theories of vitamin or mineral deficiencies and dehydration, and it doesn't hurt to address those anyways.

[phly69]

Very interesting reading.  I know HOW mine happened..quick move to my left playing basketball and went down in a heap.  INCREDIBLE sharp pain like I've never experienced and I've had a punctured lung, spinal fusion, two broken hands, four broken collar bones...you get the picture  :)
I'm going to get to the bottom of this.  I've now had the pain for two years...as others have said...rolling over in bed, separating the legs, getting in and out of vehicles, etc...  I had hernia surgery.  Obviously was a problem but wasn't the cause.  Four weeks ago had hip artroscope including repair labrum tear and reshaping the left hip bone.  Granted...still early after surgery (12 weeks of rehab) but I already know the problem still isn't solved.  Exact same pain S T I L L.  My annual health care deductible is met so I'm going for broke to find a solution.  I think it's a nerve issue at this point but again...the pain is incredible.  Mine is groin/way upper thigh.  No issues w/mid thigh or lower on my leg but it is hard to walk for a good minute or two after the pain and I scream out every time it happens.  Can't control it.  If I find out anything that can help everyone else I certainly will post it.  Good luck to all
ps - and the idea of wanting/having sex is the furthest thing from my mind lol....I'm a 50yo healthy male...still...not worth the change of the pain happening

[blwboo]

I have had this same pain for 7 years. Countless MRIs and xrays have shown NOTHING. Every doctor went straight to my hip. Absolutely NO meds touch this pain. Sitting makes it worse. It started off slowly. Would hurt for a week or so and then go away. Now, in my 7th year of this, I have had constant pain for about 4 months. Cannot sleep, cannot sit on certain chairs without excruciating pain. Getting up from seated position is horribIy painful and sometimes I just cry. I just had two more MRIs this week. It appears that I have a small tumor or Schwannoma on the L1 vertebrae. L1 has a nerve that comes out there and it goes directly to the groin and thigh area. Maybe they are looking too low in your back with imaging. All of my back pain is in the lower back, not anywhere near the L1 region.  My doctor found this by comparing my MRIs from years back to the new ones. The spot has become larger. I am seeing a neurologist next week. I cannot take this pain much longer. It is so excruciating and runs from my left buttock to the thigh and groin, sometimes all the way down to the knee.  It is the worst pain I have ever experienced. Lying down is painful. Rolling over is painful. Sitting is painful. Standing from a sitting position is painful. Getting in and out of the car is painful. Sitting on the commode is painful. This is pretty much constant stabbing pain shooting through my left thigh and groin. Right leg is fine although getting sore from limping so much. Sometimes, it feels like it locks up my leg and I cannot straighten my or bend my leg without EXCRUCIATING PAIN.

[Lushkitty]

i have the same exact symptom. i was told it was the main tendons getting stuck when you go to take a step or bend your knee. i get an excruciating pain that makes me fall on the floor. it happens atleast twice a month.they recommend this exercise where you lay on your back. you take your fingers and push on the knob where your hip is next to the crease of the leg and put alot of pressure on it and pull your leg in toward you and it will release the tendon. it does work but at first the tendon would get stuck again. anyway i hope this helps. good luck'

[khariel]

Hello,

Have experienced excruciating pain as described by others. Doc's were zero help...  Just went to a place that offers natural alternatives & believe it or not, FINALLY - this is the 1st relief i've had. Tried massage,chiropractor, laser therapy, PT, you name it, & spent a lot. For ne turned out to be a ratio of calcium/magnesium & kelp my body needs to tame the sudden, unexpected gripping, stop-you-in-your-tracks pain. Know this is years later but if it helps 1 person, hallelujah!  I saw a person that offers kiniseology (sp?) & she was able to help me where no one else has been able to.