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If you stand on one leg and get a sharp shooting pain, what does it mean?

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Shooting pain: Where? If starts in your back and goes down your leg, maybe a. Herniated disc. An exam would help answer that question.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 9/16/2013

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