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Pain in calf off and on for almost a yr. dr said in july it was a nerve or sciatica. still scared of a blood clot but dr says no. what could it be?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Almost a year?: Wow ! What does your neurologist think ? Six months ago you were given two potential causes (sciatica vs nerve) ? It may be time to see a nerve specialist. Don't you think?

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/18/2016

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A member asked:

Pain in calf off and on for almost a yr. dr said in july it was a nerve or sciatica. still scared of a blood clot but dr says no. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Dr Altman agreed

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