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Every night my leg falls asleep even when i am sitting and it hurts bad what should i do?

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Uncertain: This could be musculosketeal, neurological or even vascular. This needs clarification. One leg suggests a local issue. See a rheumatologist.

Dr Zimon agreed

Answered 7/19/2017

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