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Pain in my knee and often down the leg. i limp most the time. excruciating if i sit or lay down for very long. i carried a lazy boy 3.5 months ago. ?

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Dr. Edward Workman answered

Specializes in Pain Management

?meniscal tear?: Your knee symptoms could be a meniscal (cartilage) tear, osteoarthritis, or ligamental strain. You need to see an orthopedist for an evaluation with imaging (MRI of Knee).

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/14/2019

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