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A member asked:
How come my feet fall asleep every time im seated for 10 or more minutes?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Pressure : Neuropathy is a possibility. I am not sure if you are sitting with legs crossed or not, could be coming from the lower back as well.
Answered 7/25/2012
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Nerves or arteries: You are likley putting pressure on the sciatic nerve creating some of the problems or possibly interrupting the blood flow to your feet.
Answered 12/26/2014
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