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I have stiffness in my left leg. no pain. still do physical activities. when i sit longer than 25mins it gets stiff and i feel a minor pinch. ?

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Dr. Rowlin Lichter answered

OA: You are describing typical symptoms of arthritis in the knee. If unilateral-prob, an old injury, If bilateral, most likely a systemic arthritis. Serious if you are young but usual if 50 years plus. Try Aleve (naproxen) on a regular basis for the later. See your doc for the former.

Answered 3/11/2016

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A member asked:

I have stiffness in my left leg. no pain. still do physical activities. when i sit longer than 25mins it gets stiff and i feel a minor pinch. ?

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Dr. Rowlin Lichter answered

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