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sharp shooting pain in leg on right side of knee on right leg tonight. some may be other places other nights, now it is going up my thigh.

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Dr. Jason Rudolph
Dr. Jason Rudolph answered
Orthopedic Surgery 28 years experience
Many things: Your symptoms are very general. This could be coming from your back (sciatica) or originating in your knee (?Arthritis). If the symptoms have been present for more than a week, you should be evaluateed by your doctor.
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