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I wake up from knee and ankle pain after about 1/2 hour of sleep. what maybe causing or release of pain?
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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 1/30/2014
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