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I trouble sleeping with my knee stiffness is there any way i can get rid of the stiffness i have tried a heat pack but it doesn't seem to help much ?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Knee stiffness: Have it looked at by your family doc. May need x-rayed and referral to orthopedic specialist.

Answered 12/9/2013

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