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When i lie on either side i get a dull pain from my hip to halfway down my thigh on the outside.both legs affected.i am on statins, i have osteoporosis?

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Dr. Kenneth Merriman answered

Best to see a doc: Could be a pinched nerve but would best to be evaluated by a doctor.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/19/2014

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