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Got an ache or pain? Have a question about a prescription or over-the-counter drug? Looking for some FREE medical advice?
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| I often am woken in the night by "pins and needles" and pains in my legs - is this just a sign of poor circulation or should I see a doctor?
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| Thank you for your inquiry. On the limited information available you should definitely see a doctor - the pain you get in your legs sufficient to wake you could be serious (so a history and examination is needed). If you have heart disease and / or arterial disease elsewhere and / or are a heavy smoker and / or diabetic then this is a matter of urgency.
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