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I have this deep, throbbing nagging pain in my knee that keeps getting worse. could excessive calcium levels contribute to this?

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Dr. Robert Coles answered

Unlikely: Get it evaluated by an orthopaedic surgeon. An x-ray and physical exam by a qualified doc can get you on the road to better.

Answered 3/6/2014

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A member asked:

I have this deep, throbbing nagging pain in my knee that keeps getting worse. could excessive calcium levels contribute to this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Coles answered

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