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Waking with stiff legs and mild soreness in lower leg muscles that doesn't seem to get better even with rest. what kind of doctor should i see?

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Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

Evaluation: Start with primary care physician. If you are sore from exercises , the problem will get resolved on its own in a few days. Difficult to advise, very little information has been provided.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Waking with stiff legs and mild soreness in lower leg muscles that doesn't seem to get better even with rest. what kind of doctor should i see?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Boris Aronzon answered

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