I am 73. years old my problem is that I feel burning pains at both hips when sit long time since 2/3.years doctors have prescribed me to take b12 tablet but no use. Ple guide me.

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Meralgia paresthetica: tingling or burning sensation in front of the thigh, occurs due to compression of a lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh, near waist region. Usual causes are tight or constrictive clothing at waist region, prolonged sitting, protuberant abdomen, etc. Prevention of neuropathy: 1. Avoid alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking. 2. Maintain ideal body weight/BMI (body mass index) 3. Lifestyle changes: daily exercises (>30 minutes per day) or brisk walking or swimming; avoid prolonged sitting or standing (>30 minutes). 4. Food/diet should have the following components: ?green vegetables e.g. Spinach, fenugreek leaves (methi), radish, etc ?coloured vegetables e.g. Tomato, carrot, capsicum (green/red), ladies-finger (bhindi) ?milk products e.g. Milk, buttermilk, curd, cheese (paneer) ?protein-rich foods e.g. Fish, egg, chicken, pulses (daal) ?fibre-rich foods e.g. Bran, oats, brown rice ?fruits e.g. Apple, orange, guava, papaya, pomegranate, berries 5. Blood sugar control (in diabetics) 6. Care of feet: ?regular inspection of feet (with mirror) ?comfortable, well-fitted shoes ?regular consultation with a podiatrist ?treatment of wounds, foot deformities 7. Adequate sleep 8. Warm water bath (increases blood flow to the affected area) treatment: ?consult pain medicine specialist. ?neuropathic painkillers e.g. Amitriptyline, pregabalin, gabapentin, capsaicin, duloxetine, etc. ?vit. B12 supplements, anti-oxidants, multi-vitamins. ?transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (tens) ?acupuncture ?relaxation and yoga ?neural prolotherapy.

Julie Mercy J David · Accepted Answer

Meralgia paresthetica: tingling or burning sensation in front of the thigh, occurs due to compression of a lateral cutaneous nerve of thigh, near waist region. Usual causes are tight or constrictive clothing at waist region, prolonged sitting, protuberant abdomen, etc. Prevention of neuropathy: 1. Avoid alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking. 2. Maintain ideal body weight/BMI (body mass index) 3. Lifestyle changes: daily exercises (>30 minutes per day) or brisk walking or swimming; avoid prolonged sitting or standing (>30 minutes). 4. Food/diet should have the following components: ?green vegetables e.g. Spinach, fenugreek leaves (methi), radish, etc ?coloured vegetables e.g. Tomato, carrot, capsicum (green/red), ladies-finger (bhindi) ?milk products e.g. Milk, buttermilk, curd, cheese (paneer) ?protein-rich foods e.g. Fish, egg, chicken, pulses (daal) ?fibre-rich foods e.g. Bran, oats, brown rice ?fruits e.g. Apple, orange, guava, papaya, pomegranate, berries 5. Blood sugar control (in diabetics) 6. Care of feet: ?regular inspection of feet (with mirror) ?comfortable, well-fitted shoes ?regular consultation with a podiatrist ?treatment of wounds, foot deformities 7. Adequate sleep 8. Warm water bath (increases blood flow to the affected area) treatment: ?consult pain medicine specialist. ?neuropathic painkillers e.g. Amitriptyline, pregabalin, gabapentin, capsaicin, duloxetine, etc. ?vit. B12 supplements, anti-oxidants, multi-vitamins. ?transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (tens) ?acupuncture ?relaxation and yoga ?neural prolotherapy.