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Behind right knee on the outside if i press down i get a shocking pain that shoots into my foot. i did have a bloodclot test that was ruled out.
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Shooting pain: Most patients with nerve injuries describe a "shooting" or "shocking" type of pain. Behind the knee is a large artery, vein, nerve and tendon.
Answered 5/25/2016
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