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Q: HI! I have a question... I have pain that runs down my right outer part of my leg.. I can hardly walk or get out of a chair with out severe pain all at once when i put my foot down..What is wrong?

I do some exercises and if feels like my leg is locked till i get it warmed up enough to go on it... When I move my leg up and down it hurts midway from outer part of the leg to the ankle.. What could it be?? Thanks!
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11/17/11 10:30pm

Wow, it is just so hard to be sure without examining the entire leg and low back. Literally, this could be anything from back to foot. I could take many guesses, but those are just shots in the dark. You will just need to see a health care provider to get an accurate answer/diagnosis.

 

Dr. Christina Lasich, MD

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By jolene— Last Modified: 11/17/11, First Published: 11/09/11