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For the past several weeks, (probably 4 or 5) I have been ...
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For the past several weeks, (probably 4 or 5) I have been having soreness in both my legs. However the right leg is the worst, especially my right knee and the front of my upper thigh.   When I wake up in the morning, it is sore and I can walk, but it is very stiff. Also, if I sit for a long time at work, the stiffness and pain returns. I cannot sit back on my heels because of the tightness in my knees, I even have a problem putting on my pantyhose in the mornings.

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September 20 4:40 PM (5 minutes and 46 seconds later)
         
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I would like some more informations please.
Do you take any medicaitons?
How old are you?
Do you have any other joint aches?
Jennifer PA-C -- PA100% Positive Feedback on 141 Health Accepts
Physician Associate, Masters of Health Science, 7years exp Internal Medicine
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September 20 7:52 PM (3 hours and 12 minutes and 29 seconds later)
         
Reply to Jennifer PA-C's Post: I am 47 years old and do not or have never had any other joint pain.
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September 21 9:51 AM (13 hours and 58 minutes and 4 seconds later)
         
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Osteoarthitis or degenerative joint disease can cause pain in joints, particularly weight bearing joints such as the knees or hips. This is the type of arthritis that we get as we age. People who are overweight or smoke can develop this more quickly but people without these issues can also develop it due to hereditary causes.
It is classic for this type of arthritis to be worse when you have not been active for awhile, i.e. sleeping all evening or sitting for extended periods, and then ease up as you start to walk around.
Although this sounds like your issue it is best to have a medical provider evaluate your knees to make sure there are no other potential causes for your complaints such as gout, lupus or infection.

Sincerely, Jennifer. I hope my answer helped you. If it did please be sure to give me a good rating. If it did not please contact me as I would be happy to help you further.
Jennifer PA-C -- PA100% Positive Feedback on 141 Health Accepts
Physician Associate, Masters of Health Science, 7years exp Internal Medicine
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