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Is sleeping with a pillow under your knees really a blood clot risk? it's the only way i can sleep and now i'm terrified
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No: I am sorry that anyone troubled you with this silly old claim. By the way, have you tried stretching exercises before sleep?
Answered 6/22/2015
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