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What foes it mean when theres a sharp pain shoots down your leg?
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Nerve pain: Shooting pain usually comes from nerve irritation. There are multiple places where this could occur. A physiatrist (doctor of physical medicine and rehabilitation) can determine the cause, make recommendations for prevention, and treat it, if necessary.
Answered 9/8/2020
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