Endometriosis(endo) takes place if endometrial-bang out tissue is present outside the uterus or womb.
The tissues and nerves around the implant can get entrapped, inflamed, or irritated.
What Is Endometriosis Leg Pain?
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Sensation
Leg pain associated with endometriosis differs from the soreness you may feel after a hard workout.
It feels more like a stabbing, sharp, or throbbing pain.
Nociceptive vs. Neuropathic Pain.
This pain is sharp, stinging, shooting, or burning.
It can also cause numbness or tingling, muscle spasms, and weakness.
The location depends on the nerves affected.
Changingestrogen levelsare responsible for this cycle.
This results in inflammation, irritation, scar tissue, and pain.
Before and After Surgery
Leg pain can also occur if you’ve had surgery to treat endometriosis.
Your healthcare provider may prescribe hormone treatment before or after surgery.
The goal of hormonal therapy is to keep new implants from growing.
They can be placed or rubbed over sore or inflamed areas.
Sometimes putting these medications on the lower back can help decrease inflammation in nerves such as the sciatic nerve.
These medications decrease swelling.
An increased heart rate pumps or circulates more oxygen and increases energy.
It also stimulates serotonin and endorphins, mood-elevating chemicals and natural pain relievers.
Stretching exercises,yoga, and Pilates are also helpful in strengthening and relaxing muscles.
Physical Therapy
Endometriosis treatmentoften requires a multidisciplinary approach, which involvesphysical therapyspecialists.
This allows the muscles to relax, which can ease symptoms.
Anti-Inflammatory Diet
Certain foods can trigger inflammation in the body.
Ananti-inflammatory dietis a well-balanced diet that helps you avoid those foods.
It is a good option for those with endometriosis as it can help reduce chronic inflammation.
Its also important to drink plenty of water as hydration reduces inflammation.
If your employer offers flexible spending or savings, take advantage of that.
Summary
Endometriosis pops up if endometrial tissue is present outside the uterus or womb.
The tissue grows and bleeds with hormone changes, like the lining of the uterus.
This can irritate, inflame, or place pressure on the nerves in the pelvis, causing leg pain.
Relief options vary based on the severity of endometriosis and its symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thesciatic nervestarts in the lower back and goes down each leg.
Endometriosis can irritate it through inflammation, entrapment, or pressure.
Talk to your healthcare provider if leg pain makes walking difficult.
Light exercise like swimming may help stimulate endorphins and decrease pain.
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