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Is it ok to sleep with legs elevated?
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Yes, no problem: Yes, there is no problem if you want to sleep with your legs elevated. Some people do this to if they have a chronic issue with leg swelling as this helps with decreasing swelling when they wake up in the morning.
Answered 2/16/2020
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