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I woke this morning to severe pain in my knees. it is sharp and constant. it is extremely painful to walk around. when i lay on my back the pain in th?
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Many possibilities: It could be one of the many things possibly going on such as acute bursitis, housemaid's knee, meniscal or ligament tera etc. A lot depends on what you did the day before. If pain is on the back of thigh upon lying, it could be popliteal bursitis. You may want to wear a knee sleeve/brace and use ice and naprosyn (naproxen). See your doctor if not better.
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