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When i'm sleeping l get a lot of pain in my groin that travells down.i have to stretch my leg to relieve the pain. what could be causing this?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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This may in fact: be what is called "referred" pain ....pain due to a nerve irritation at the source of the nerve..in your case YOUR BACK!!! ( Nerve pinched between the 4th and 5th LUMBAR (Low Back) Vertebrae...Discuss this possibility...what it your mattress like??? old????? Just a thought! Hope It helps Dr Z

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

When i'm sleeping l get a lot of pain in my groin that travells down.i have to stretch my leg to relieve the pain. what could be causing this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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