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I have an electric sharp pain in the popliteal fossa, it comes and goes, worse if i rest or standing, but i don't have it when i'm walking
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Knee problems: This could be a sign of knee probelms such as a bakers cycst, arthritis. You should have your doctor exam your knee and surrounding structures
Answered 2/3/2015
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