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A member asked:
I get occasional pins an needles in my feet. my feet are also cold to touch. this goes away quickly if i move. nothing in my hands. what is this?
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Blood Flow: Blood flow is diminished or compressed in the lower extremities. You are either not moving or may be overweight and this puts pressure on the extremities. If you are not overweight you may just not be moving your extremities frequently enough to keep the blood circulating routinely.
Answered 9/29/2016
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