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I have lupus n clotting issue, my legs are shooting with pain the left leg down, my uppers thigh to my hips hurt. feels.like muscle. do i need a dr?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Yes please: Can be an early sign of a blood clot in your lower limb, need to be ruled out, before assuming it's a muscle spasm, goodluck

Answered 8/1/2018

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A member asked:

I have lupus n clotting issue, my legs are shooting with pain the left leg down, my uppers thigh to my hips hurt. feels.like muscle. do i need a dr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

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