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What are the best positions to sleep in if you have bad circulation?
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Hard to tell: If there was a position to advise that would be more favorable than others for sleeping, it would depend on the part of the body that has compromised circulation.
Answered 10/3/2016
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See detailed answer: Generally speaking, elevate your legs if you have venous insufficiency and lower your legs if you have arterial insufficiency.
Answered 11/25/2014
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