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Suggest Treatment For Knee Pain That Radiates To The Thigh

Hi. I have a pain that I think starts in my knee and goes up my thigh. It is a dull, gradual ache that I cannot pinpoint. I was taking statins a few months ago and stopped because I thought it was affecting my muscles. I notice it most sitting, driving or going to sleep. There is no comfortable position. I felt the statins affected my thigh muscles, but this feels a little different, almost like bone aches.
Fri, 29 Dec 2017
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Hello!

Welcome on Healthcaremagic!

Your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve or a bulging disk in the lumbar region (compressing the sciatic nerve).
Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and some tests:
-a nerve conduction study to exclude a pinched nerve or neuropathy
- a lumbar spine X ray study ( a lumbar spine CT scan may be needed).

Some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, Sedimentation rate, blood electrolytes, vitamin D levels ) are necessary too.

You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes, Dr. Aida
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Suggest Treatment For Knee Pain That Radiates To The Thigh

Hello! Welcome on Healthcaremagic! Your symptoms could be related to a pinched nerve or a bulging disk in the lumbar region (compressing the sciatic nerve). Coming to this point, I would recommend consulting with a neurologist for a physical exam and some tests: -a nerve conduction study to exclude a pinched nerve or neuropathy - a lumbar spine X ray study ( a lumbar spine CT scan may be needed). Some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, Sedimentation rate, blood electrolytes, vitamin D levels ) are necessary too. You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best wishes, Dr. Aida