Question 1

my face, my left foot and my left arm keep falling asleep. what can it be?

Accepted Answer

Time to go see a doctor: Those disturbing symptoms may be caused by a variety of conditions. Multiple Sclerosis, Lyme disease, Tumor, TIAs, CVAs etc.  You need a neurological exam, blood tests, maybe imaging, EMG etc. and thorough history. Go to the Doctor today!

Question 2

my left arm feels like it is falling asleep while i am sitting at my desk working?

Accepted Answer

Peripheral nerve.: Ssunds like you might be compressing a nerve  somewhere between your neck and fingers.   The pattern of tingling would be very helpful to know as it would give clues  as to where the compression is occurring.  Oftentimes the ulnar nerve (funny bone) is responsible for thee symptoms.

Question 3

i've been experiencing pain on the left side of my chest. and my left arm falls asleep for a few minutes. is this bad? what test are needed.

Accepted Answer

Unusual Symptoms: For a 16 y/o, i would not expect that you are having heart trouble but you should get checked out. You probably will need an ekg and ultrasound, possibly other x-rays. I would not put it off.

Question 4

i  have myelofibrosis and my left arm falls asleep when i sleep and takes several hours to "wake up" feels lead, upper outer portion of arm?

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"pinched" nerve.: Sounds like a peripheral neuropathy not likely related to the myelofibrosis.  Should look for a "pinched" nerve somewhere between your neck and your wrist.  This frequently happens during sleep. I'll bet sleeping in a chair cures your symptom.

Question 5

my left arm falls asleep when i sleep on my right side.  could this be spondylosis? everytime i fall asleep on my right side, my left arm falls asleep and becomes numb.  my nuerologist says this is due to a compressed nerve.  could i have spodylosis?

Accepted Answer

While : While lying on your right side, how do you position your left arm? Depending on what part of your arm goes numb you may be mechanically compressing the ulnar nerve at the elbow or the median and ulnar nerves as they enter the upper arm from under the pectoralis minor muscle. Most people who sleep on their sides bring the opposite arm across the chest compressing the nerves. If it is the ulnar nerve at the elbow, the pinky and ring fingers will go numb. Pectoralis compression can make the whole hand go numb. This is unlikely to be related to spondylosis.

Question 6

diabetes: does arm falling asleep is one common effect?

Accepted Answer

No: Arm falling asleep may come from a pinched nerved from neck. Diabetes could cause burning, tingling like something crawling in your arms, but mostly legs.

Question 7

my right arm keeps falling asleep at night while i'm sleeping. i don't know why?

Accepted Answer

TOS ?: 28 yo female has unilateral "arm falling asleep at night". This might be a symptom of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. See either a Physiatrist or an Osteopath. There are other disorders that can cause the symptoms however. Go sooner than later if you have a chronic cough.

Question 8

should i be concerned if my legs and arms are falling asleep often?

Accepted Answer

It's not normal: Most commonly people's arms or legs "fall asleep" after they have been resting in a position that compresses the sensory nerves to the respective area(s).  If this is happening when your not in particular positions that are "squeezing" on your arms and/or legs, then follow up with your doctor.

Question 9

im 24 my left arm has felt asleep for the past two days now should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You may have a nerve impingement so see your doctor asap.

Question 10

what can i do if my arms moved on their own while i was falling asleep. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like...: This sounds like a hypnic jerk, which is nothing to be concerned about.  Typically these occur as you are transitioning from wake in to sleep.  
Be sure you are getting a normal amount of sleep nightly/regular sleep wake schedule, as that can often decrease the frequency of these. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/hypnic_jerk.

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My face, my left foot and my left arm keep falling asleep. what can it be?

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My left arm feels like it is falling asleep while i am sitting at my desk working?

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I've been experiencing pain on the left side of my chest. and my left arm falls asleep for a few minutes. is this bad? what test are needed.

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I have myelofibrosis and my left arm falls asleep when i sleep and takes several hours to "wake up" feels lead, upper outer portion of arm?

A member asked:

My left arm falls asleep when i sleep on my right side. could this be spondylosis? everytime i fall asleep on my right side, my left arm falls asleep and becomes numb. my nuerologist says this is due to a compressed nerve. could i have spodylosis?

A member asked:

Diabetes: does arm falling asleep is one common effect?

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My right arm keeps falling asleep at night while i'm sleeping. i don't know why?

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Should i be concerned if my legs and arms are falling asleep often?

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Im 24 my left arm has felt asleep for the past two days now should i be worried?

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What can i do if my arms moved on their own while i was falling asleep. is that normal?

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