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I have sharp pain and cramping in and around my thighs going down my legs at times , what could this be

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Dr. Vic Kalman
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Orthopedic Surgery 36 years experience
A few things: Sharp pain and cramping could be dehydration, muscular, vascular or neurologic. Start with fluids, simple stretches of the back, hip and thigh muscles for a few days. If it does not improve or you are getting worse-do not wait, see you doctor.
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