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I've recently just got a sharp throbbing pain in my inner left thigh and knee it's been going on for over an hour or so now without stopping and i've took paracetamol nothing happened? i was just wondering why i'm getting this pain and what causes it? als

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Unlikely ALS: This can be from the hip, the knee or pinching of the nerve. You need to see your physician and get an evaluation and imaging. This will clarify your question. We need to know what affects it. ? walking, sitting, climbing, etc These are the clues to help understand your problem.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 9/10/2015

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A member asked:

I've recently just got a sharp throbbing pain in my inner left thigh and knee it's been going on for over an hour or so now without stopping and i've took paracetamol nothing happened? i was just wondering why i'm getting this pain and what causes it? als

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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