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I am feeling extreme discomfort in my upper thighs my only way of relief is to elevate my legs i feel that is the only way blood can flow through legs?

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Dr. Erine Kupetsky answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Get checked : Upper thigh pain can be caused by a lot of things. Musculoskeletal, nerve entrapment, infection (groin), are some of the possibilities. Best to go to doc for an eval.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 4/2/2013

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A member asked:

I am feeling extreme discomfort in my upper thighs my only way of relief is to elevate my legs i feel that is the only way blood can flow through legs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Erine Kupetsky answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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