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I am aged 73 having burning pain and strain on the back muscles of the left thigh extending to calf muscle find difficult to stand and walk 4 months?

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See your MD: With a history that complex you'll need to see a doctor who can listen, examine, and test you.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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