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A member asked:
Why does my feet get numb when i sit in bad positions?i am currently over weight is this the cause or does it have anything to do with bad circulation
6 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Doubtful: Numbness is usually nerve mediated. Sitting in certain positions will compress a nerve leading to neuropraxia, a temporary numbness. Dont sit in those positions and lose some weight.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No: More then likely a nerve is getting compressed or compromised in those positions leading to tingling in your feet. If it continues or gets worse, see your doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Unlikely vascular: Easy to check pulses and pressures to be sure it is not vascular a spinal- disc, or local nerve pressure with the weight seem more likely as a starting point.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Circulation: if your symptoms only occur with sitting its not a circulatory disturbance but more likely low back problems with nerve compression
Answered 3/26/2017
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