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Sometimes i get pain in the vein running down my left leg, why is this? it's like a sharp needle pain but it goes away and then sometimes comes back..

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Dr. John Thaler answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

Likely nerve: Likely a nerve pain. Generally nerves and blood vessels travel the same paths. See your primary care MD and possibly neurologist as a referral. Good luck.

Dr Isenberg agreed

Answered 1/31/2015

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A member asked:

Sometimes i get pain in the vein running down my left leg, why is this? it's like a sharp needle pain but it goes away and then sometimes comes back..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Thaler answered

Dr Isenberg agreed

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