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Why can't i sit cross legged for a long time and it takes my legs to get back to normal after i stand from this position?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Nerve or blood-injur: This depends on how much overweight you are, and how your body compresses your blood and also your nerves. Your physician can evaluate you, and see if there is a circulation or neurologic problem. If not your best therapy will be to exercise, and weight reduction.

Answered 7/28/2015

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A member asked:

Why can't i sit cross legged for a long time and it takes my legs to get back to normal after i stand from this position?

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