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I'm having instability "swelling soreness "tenderness "in my knees with burning outside of knees can't bare weight on my legs what is this from ?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Knee pain: If you are having bilateral knee pain i would be concerned about an autoimmune problem. If you are heavy it is possible for this to be osteoarthritis. Either way i would get things checked.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 1/8/2013

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A member asked:

I'm having instability "swelling soreness "tenderness "in my knees with burning outside of knees can't bare weight on my legs what is this from ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

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