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.
These can lead to tingling and numbness because the tense muscles press on and irritate the nerves. The result is restless legs with pins and needles and sharp, deep, shooting/stabbing bone pain, often accompanied with a burning sensation. This can be excruciating. Another theory as to what causes the numbness and tingling is something called cold-induced vasospasm. About 40% of people with fibromyalgia have cold-induced vasospasm. Blood vessels normally constrict a certain amount when itâs cold, to direct the blood away from the skin and keep the inner organs warm.