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Hi! at night time while sleeping i get numbness in both knees. i move my legs and numbness goes away. had it over a year every night?
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Compression: paresthesia- transient numbness , usually from nerve compression while sleeping ( like you arm "falling asleep" Certainly get an examination and testing for diabetes and circulatory issues.
Answered 3/18/2020
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