The nerve goes thru the lower abdomen and exits under the inguinal ligament into the front thigh.

I developed MP after a C-section, which was also an exploratory looking for a tumor on the ovary.

I had it for many years, and finally when Lidoderm came out, I was able to put it into remission:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...a+paresthetica

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/sh...a+paresthetica

My son is 29 now, and I had the terrible pain part of MP for about 10 yrs since he was born as it escalated from odd sensations to frank awful stabbing pain episodes. I now am pretty well over it, except for little reminders if I over extend my leg or sit in hot water or a steam bath often. Heat really makes it much more active.

I wear loose underclothing and loose outer clothing to remain in remission.

It is a devil of a thing tho... very frustrating. But I do think you may find a solution in Lidoderm patches, placed carefully.

I think you may profit from looking at our PN forum... some supplements may enhance healing for you:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum119.html

My aggressive supplement use may have been part of my remission as well.