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What are the best positions to sleep in if you have bad circulation?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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.

Dr Villaplana agreed

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.

Dr Lerner agreed

Answered 11/25/2014

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