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Backs of both my lower legs to ankles are stiff&sore. especially after i get up from sleeping or sitting down. sharp pain that goes away after abit. in more of my left leg than my right. have to hobble abit just after i start to walk.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Get examined: you will need a physicial exam, x-rays of your lumbo-sacral spine, nerve conduction studies and possibly an MRI of the LS spine. I would suggest an orthopedic evaluation.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 3/1/2020

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A member asked:

Backs of both my lower legs to ankles are stiff&sore. especially after i get up from sleeping or sitting down. sharp pain that goes away after abit. in more of my left leg than my right. have to hobble abit just after i start to walk.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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