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I can't sleep because i can't find a comfortable sleeping position for my knee. it is throbbing on the outside right knee joint. what could this be?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

It could be: time to get examined and x-rayed-NOW!

Answered 1/3/2017

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A member asked:

I can't sleep because i can't find a comfortable sleeping position for my knee. it is throbbing on the outside right knee joint. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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