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I have a burning sensation on the back of my thigh & calf. it comes & goes. could it be from standing to long or worse. should i visit a dr.?

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EXAM: You may have nerve compression around your lumbar vertebrae and/or diabetes/circulatory issues. You must be examined and tested.

Answered 2/16/2016

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A member asked:

I have a burning sensation on the back of my thigh & calf. it comes & goes. could it be from standing to long or worse. should i visit a dr.?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

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