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My legs are excessively aching when playing football and it's not allowing me to run for very long. what should i do?

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Dr. Idan Sharon answered

Specializes in Neurology

ACHY LEGS: I would recommend an MRI of the lumbar spine, routine bloodwork, and an EMG test by a neurologist to explain these symptoms.

Answered 6/10/2014

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