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I have a pretty bad sunburn on my legs. there are some blisters on them but they are already healing. my problem is when i stand up i get severe pain in my legs and can barely stand upright. it's been 3 days. i'm taking 800mg ibuprofen and doing compresse

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Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Pain from sunburn?: Best to see a doctor or Urgent care for possible PO steroids and IV therapy. Sounds you might be dehydrated and vitamin deficient???

Answered 8/3/2015

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A member asked:

I have a pretty bad sunburn on my legs. there are some blisters on them but they are already healing. my problem is when i stand up i get severe pain in my legs and can barely stand upright. it's been 3 days. i'm taking 800mg ibuprofen and doing compresse

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

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