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Suggest Cause & Remedy For Pain In Thighs
i have had pain on the outer side of my right thigh . i had it about 2 weeks ago then it went away. now since sunday the pain is back. it hurts like a shooting electrical pain when i put any weight on my leg when i step up the stairs now even sitting down it hurts
Mon, 27 Jun 2016
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This is a nerve pinch problem--either the sciatic nerve or a nerve root in your lumbar spine. To evaluate the problem you need an MRI of the lumbar spine and pelvis
This is a nerve pinch problem--either the sciatic nerve or a nerve root in your lumbar spine. To evaluate the problem you need an MRI of the lumbar spine and pelvis
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