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Legs achy on and off for some time now mainly along the thighs and shins. like growing pains as kid. could this signal growth again in adults over 35?
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I love this site: You have a better chance of winning Powerball than growing after age 35..your bone growth plates closed about 15 years ago.
Answered 6/29/2015
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