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Hi. i'm not totally sure how this works i've kind of stumbled upon it looking for information. i get what feel like growing pains in my legs (primarily the left and always at night) but i'm 23. im pretty sure i'm to old for growing pains. i don't work o

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Growing pains: Would consider getting basic blood work like CBC, sed rate, ANA thyroid panel, make sure not hypothyroidism or arttritis like conditions that can cause joint pain. Also consider testing for lyme as that can cause joint pain

Answered 5/14/2019

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A member asked:

Hi. i'm not totally sure how this works i've kind of stumbled upon it looking for information. i get what feel like growing pains in my legs (primarily the left and always at night) but i'm 23. im pretty sure i'm to old for growing pains. i don't work o

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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