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My knees are hurting when excercising feels like they are going to break. do i need vitamins or do i need to see a doctor, if so what kind of doctor?

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Dr. James Kercher answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See a doctor: These are not typical complaints associated with vitamin deficiency. Would recommend you see a doctor. Orthopedic surgeons specialize in knee problems.

Answered 4/19/2013

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A member asked:

My knees are hurting when excercising feels like they are going to break. do i need vitamins or do i need to see a doctor, if so what kind of doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Kercher answered

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