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I have osteioartheritis in both my knees and was experience leg pain i found that if i elevate my legs at night it helps the pain what can cause this?
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Makes sense: Most knee problems are made worse by weight bearing. Elevating your legs takes all the stress off the joint so it makes sense that you would feel better.
Answered 9/28/2016
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