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Ever since i got type two herpes i have been having extremely bad leg and hip pain....is this common?

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Unrelated: The leg and hip pain are unrelated to the herpes. Have the issue evaluated either by a rheumatologist or orthopedist.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 2/14/2014

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