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My leg hurts and it feels like sunburn but its not. its not red and its not sunny out and i wasnt outside at all today. whati s wrong with my leg?

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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Leg pain: It could be a nerve issue or a prodrome to shingles see your local md.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 4/21/2014

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