word-forming element meaning 1. after, behind, 2. changed, altered, 3. higher, beyond; from Greek meta (prep.) in the midst of, in common with, by means of, in pursuit or quest of, from PIE *me-in the middle (cf. German mit, Gothic miÃ¾, Old English miÃ° with, together with, among; see mid).
Quick Answer. Pain and numbness on either the left or right thigh can be caused by meralgia paresthetica, peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis and lupus, explains Healthgrades. Some other causes include injury, obesity, trauma and tight clothing, notes the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
If the nerve that travels to your thigh and knee is irritated or pinched, you may feel a host of symptoms. These may include: 1  Pain in the front of your thigh. 2  Knee pain. 3  Numbness or tingling in your thigh.  Weakness in your hip or quadriceps muscle.