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Hx bad l4&5 s1&2 si joint x 10 yr. pain in right groin & below knee x 2 wk. steroid shot & pack no relief. getting worse?

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See below: You report the pain is your right groin---it could be from your back but could also be in your hip or knee and even more unusual it could a hernia since you are mentioning groin pain. Talk to your doctor. Hope that helps.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/7/2013

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