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Just started sleeping with a wedge pillow to elevate legs when sleeping, but my legs always have a tingling sensation when i wake up. is this normal at first, it has me a little concerned?

Q: just started sleeping with a wedge pillow to elevate legs when sleeping, but my legs always have a tingling sensation when i wake up. is this normal at first, it has me a little concerned?

: This sounds like a neurological or a vascular problem. You should seek the help of your family physician to see what is causing this.

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Dr. Leonard Pizzolatto answered

This sounds like a neurological or a vascular problem. You should seek the help of your family physician to see what is causing this.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 10/24/2021

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A member asked:

Just started sleeping with a wedge pillow to elevate legs when sleeping, but my legs always have a tingling sensation when i wake up. is this normal at first, it has me a little concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leonard Pizzolatto answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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