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Last night i woke up in the middle of the night cause my left leg felt like it was on fire. now it feels like it fell asleep all day today. any ideas?

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Sounds like a nerve : The symptoms you express are signs of a pinched nerve or circulation problem. You need to consult a physician to rule these problems out to give a proper diagnosis.

Answered 4/24/2015

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