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When sitting or standing my feet turn purple & grayish sometimes. no pain. lack of circulation? or something else? what can i do to help this?

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Phenomena: Like this suggest slow down of your venous return, normal for some people but could be associated to connective tissue disorders. Discuss with a rheumatologist. Good luck.

Answered 2/20/2014

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