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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.

Dr Frydman agreed

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.

Dr Frydman agreed

Answered 12/26/2014

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