According to a study, endometrial tissue that has been shed over a month and has no place to go can build up, putting pressure on nerves in the pelvis. Medical News Today. This can cause pain, numbness, or tingling in the hips, buttocks and outside of the legs. In severe cases, the pain can be felt continuously.
A 2016 StudyIt was found that up to half of endometriosis sufferers experience leg pain. Endometriosis leg pain can be treated by over-the-counter pain reliefs such as naproxen or ibuprofen (via WebMD). Endometriosis symptoms, such as nerve pain, are often managed with birth control pills. Pain can also be managed with acupuncture. Your doctor might recommend laparoscopic surgery to relieve nerve pressure and remove endometrial tissues. You should choose this option if you have experience in treating nerve pain due to endometriosis.