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I wake from knee and ankle pain after about 1/2 hour of sleep. what maybe causing or what to do to prevent it. i take ibuprofen 400mg its some relief?
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Varies: There are a number of potential causes. If it is causing you enough trouble, i would encourage you to be seen. One common cause is a "sciatica" which is an irritation of the nerves in the back that can cause pain that runs from the knee to the ankle, but there are many other causes as well. Many of which have a pretty simple cure.
Answered 1/24/2014
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Hard to say.: You could have some arthritis in one or both of the joints. See a sports medicine trained orthopedic surgeon, for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 2/22/2019
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