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When kneeling down it feels like a thousand tiny needles poking my leg. only on right leg on shin ?
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This is probably: a representation of a vascular issue with pooling of blood in the extremity causing stretch of the tissues and stimulation of the nerves. It is unlikely to be harmful or a representation of more serious disease.
Answered 10/8/2018
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