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Last month, i had terrible growing pains in my legs and now they're back and even worse. how can i make my legs not hurt so much?

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Dr. Philip Chao answered

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Well you can take: An NSAID like Aspirin or tylenol (acetaminophen) or ibuprofen. How old are you? I do not think a 47 yo has growing pains. So... You might need to see a doctor. Leg pain is not normal.

Answered 6/24/2014

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A member asked:

Last month, i had terrible growing pains in my legs and now they're back and even worse. how can i make my legs not hurt so much?

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