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What Causes Numbness From Knee To Foot While Laying Down?

I have been having my limbs fall asleep when I am laying down from knee to foot. My foot automatically shakes itself out to relieve the discomfort. I also would once in a while get extreme pain throughout my entire leg/s but aspirin/Tylenol always helps
Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

The symptoms that you are having are likely to be related to benign causes like electrolyte imbalance, vitamin D and B 12 deficiency, etc. Most of the times these symptoms can be taken care of by taking electrolyte rich fluids, vit D and Methylcobalamin supplements. To have better relief, drugs like gabapentin are helpful. But these are prescription medicines and are best if taken under the guidance of your doctor.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Causes Numbness From Knee To Foot While Laying Down?

Hello, Thanks for your query. The symptoms that you are having are likely to be related to benign causes like electrolyte imbalance, vitamin D and B 12 deficiency, etc. Most of the times these symptoms can be taken care of by taking electrolyte rich fluids, vit D and Methylcobalamin supplements. To have better relief, drugs like gabapentin are helpful. But these are prescription medicines and are best if taken under the guidance of your doctor. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care