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It's almost being a routine my head, forehead, necks temperature increase while sleeping..! my foots are numbing.. any idea what's going on..!

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Numbing: Feeling your head is a poor indicator of increased temperature. The numbing of your feet has nothing to do with your warm head. Your numbing may be a sign of restless leg syndrome for which you should consult a neurologist

Answered 6/8/2014

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