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A member asked:

I have severe pain in thighs and calf more so when i lay down doctor diagnosed prostitis do the symptoms fit ? he prescribed cipro (ciprofloxacin).

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Dr. Johanna Figueroa answered

Could be vascular: Could be claudication.

Answered 9/13/2012

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