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My girlfriend's (30yo) right leg falls asleep multiple times a day. she says her hands and feet are usually cold. what could be causing this?

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Raynaud's disease: The body limits blood flow to the hands and feet. This makes them feel cold and numb and then turn white or blue.

Answered 2/8/2015

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

First off the two: may or may not be related. The leg falling asleep may be a pinched nerve and if it is happening frequently I would recommend it be looked into.

Dr Lewis and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

My girlfriend's (30yo) right leg falls asleep multiple times a day. she says her hands and feet are usually cold. what could be causing this?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Dr Lewis and 5 doctors agreed

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