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.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. 1  Leg paresthesias. 2  Nerve entrapment. 3  Nerve compression.  Wallet pressing on a nerve - if you are sitting on your wallet it may induce leg 1  numbness. Peripheral neuropathy.  Diabetic peripheral 1  neuropathy. See also causes of numbness, foot numbness, or toe numbness.