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For a few yrs, when laying on one side at night, the leg i lay on hurts real bad in the morning from mid-thigh to the knee. why could this be?

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Dr. Martin Morell answered

There: Is a ligament/tendon called fascia lata. Physical therapy with u/s and stretches may help.

Answered 2/28/2014

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A member asked:

For a few yrs, when laying on one side at night, the leg i lay on hurts real bad in the morning from mid-thigh to the knee. why could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Morell answered

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