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After sitting at my desk when i get up i can hardly walk due to the excruciating pain in the middle of my upper thigh. like a sharp pain in my bone. not sure who to see. my gp, a physiotherapist. all i know it prevents normal movement and is sore.

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DR visit: I would suggest a visit with your primary care provider.

Answered 3/23/2022

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Dr. Erin Robertson answered

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Left or right leg?: Do you have any swelling in the affected leg?

Answered 11/17/2017

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Dr. answered

GP: Would be the best place to start out as the differential diagnosis is quite large.

Answered 11/22/2017

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Dr. answered

GP: Either or although generally the GP can order a range of tests to make the diagnosis and then if needed/appropriate arrange physiotherapy. Can be done the other way but in some countries the physiotherapists have more restrictions on tests they can order

Answered 11/23/2017

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