I'm reluctant to believe that the denim that I've come to love so much might be giving me nerve problems. It's called "meralgia paresthetica"--in other words: tingly thigh syndrome. A sufferer describes the feeling in a recent New York Magazine article as, "like my leg had gone to sleep."

That doesn't sound too serious. Sometimes my legs or feet feel that way when I've been sitting a certain way for a long period of time. It goes away after several seconds--no biggie.

But just how serious is "meralgia paresthetica," I wonder? Apparently, it's a common condition among construction workers, pregnant women and obese people. Young, fit women are rarely afflicted with this issue. (Okay, so my skinny jeans and I might be in the clear.) Plus, the nerve problem is hardly ever permanent. Whew!

I don't know about you, but I'm holding onto my skinny jeans until they're out of style again. I don't mind suffering through the temporary occasions of tingly thighs. I'll just take note of what Dr. William Madosky, a chiropractic physician, advises in the article: "The key is, you remove the pressure, and the nerve regenerates."

So, no worries. I think our biggest concern when wearing slim denim is the illustrious muffin top.

--Ysolt

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