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I ahave arthtis in my knee, but now, i have numbnesspins and needles in my leg could iit be. a pinced nerve?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Yes: That is the likely cause. Have it evaluated.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 3/10/2015

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