I had laparoscopic gallbladder surgery in July after which my right leg was numb. The surgeon said it had nothing to do with my surgery. My primary doctor told me it was shingles (no blisters). 6 months later I went to a neurologist who told me it was meralgia paresthetica. He gave me a shot in my groin area which helped for 1 day. When the numbness wore off the pain was worse. I am taking neurotin which I feel doesn't help. I have been on it only 2 weeks now and am ready to increase the dose to 900mg- 3 times daily. I feel as if the cold weather makes it hurt even more. I also feel that when I have to go to the bathroom (BM) the pain increases until I go. Does this happen to anyone else?