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I have a bad aching pulling heavy kind of pain in my legs and lower back i also have flat feet which real hurt can someone please help me with this?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

One thing to another: Legs and lower back may or may not be linked directly to flat feet. I have my doubts. You need to be evaluated by an osteopath or M.D. familiar with the possible correlation of your complaints.

Answered 9/18/2015

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