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I've been having chronic knee pain no injury the pain is so bad that i can't sleep @ night hurts when i lay down even when my knee is straight i cry?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: Then see a rheumatologist or orthopedist and have the knee evaluated.

Dr Keith and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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