Meralgia Paresthetica

This condition is a result of pressure on the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve which provides sensation on the skin of the upper thigh. Increased abdominal weight and pressure as well as an increased lumbar curvature tend to place additional pressure in the area of the nerve which leads to pain, numbness, and tingling in the area of the upper thigh. Chiropractors commonly treat this condition successfully.

So basically this is what I have been dealing with for the past couple weeks. It seems like it just keeps getting worse. It used to be just when I am sleeping, but now its when I am sitting or in a weird position. It is no fun. My Midwife says the only thing I can do is go to a Chiropractor. I am concerned with the cost of a Chiropractor and the fact that I am scared to death to go to a Chiropractor!! So we will see how long I can deal with the pain.