Question 1

why do my arms go numb when i am laying on my back?

Accepted Answer

Carpal tunnel: It certainly could be carpal tunnel syndrome, a pinched nerve in your wrist which makes your fingers go numb. See a hand surgeon for an examination and treatment.

Question 2

when i go to sleep i get a horrible headache and my hands and arms go numb.  if i lay on my back my hands go numb. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

HEADACHE NUMBNESS: You need a check- up. It could be serious like aneurysm, space occupying lesions, or any circulation problems. It's better to know than guess  what's causing the problem.Good luck!

Question 3

possible heart attack? i'm 26 been having palpitations, dizziness that goes away when sitting or lying down and left arm numbness/burning for few days

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Palpitations and dizziness that disappear with sitting or lying down are not suggestive of an acute heart attack, but these symptoms need evaluation. The numbness and burning of the left arm may or may not be related. There are many possibilities for these symptoms, including panic disorder, episodic irregular heart beats, anemia. Please see your doctor for examination and appropriate tests.

Question 4

pain in right shoulder & down right arm, numbness in thumb too.

Accepted Answer

Neck problem: This likely a result of the nerve that goes to your arm being pinched in your neck either by a bad disc or a muscle spasm. Ibuprofen is the first line of treatment and evaluation by your physician to make sure there is nothing else going on.

Question 5

i have neck pain that's running down my left arm numbness and tingling. what is the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

PRESSURE ON NERVES: Pain in neck radiating down the arm usually is from pressure on the nerves that originate from the neck
you need to be evaluated by your doctor or an ortopedic specialist, you need exam and may need MRI exam to find the cause.You are only 34 years old so see your doc.

Question 6

severe electric jolt down arm. numbness. extreme pain in neck and shoulder. extreme exhaustion. fatigue easily. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

See neurologist: There are many explanations but the first one coming to mind is multiple sclerosis if these symptoms have been present for long.  Consult a neurologist soon.

Question 7

i was told that i have a pinched nerve in my neck (although no xrays were done) after i suffered a sore right shoulder, pain down right arm, numbness in face and two fingers and chest pain. i now have palpitations. could it be my heart?

Accepted Answer

Heart: It is extremely unlikely to be coming from your heart.

Question 8

hi, i woke up one morning with left arm numbness from the elbow down with hand weakness and wrist drop.  my doctor ordered a head ct and neck mri to rule out anything life threatening.  it turned out to be saturday night palsy.  how long to recover?

Accepted Answer

Palsy: Even though the initial nerve damage is serious, the palsy generally heals within several weeks. Treatment involves resting the injured nerve often by wearing a splint. I believe that a neurologist should direct your care and dictate when to start proper physical therapy.

Question 9

why do my arms go numb when i sleep at night? i do work with my hands a lot and my arms are moving most of the day. could this be the problem??

Accepted Answer

Positioning: It may be all in how you have your arms positioned at night.  In rarer cases, it could be something such as carpal tunnel.  If you experience numbness in fingers and arms when trying to do your normal activities, see your doctor.

Question 10

why do my arms go numb while i am sleeping on my side?

Accepted Answer

Many possible causes: Chances are your are sleeping in a position that is impinging on the blood supply to nerves, kind of like when your legs fall asleep while reading a good book on the toilet:). If there are any other symptoms that go along with this then see a neurologist for further work up. There are a lot of neurologic conditions that can cause this as well. Consult with a neurologist as you see fit.

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Why do my arms go numb when i lay down

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Why do my arms go numb when i am laying on my back?

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When i go to sleep i get a horrible headache and my hands and arms go numb. if i lay on my back my hands go numb. any ideas?

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Possible heart attack? i'm 26 been having palpitations, dizziness that goes away when sitting or lying down and left arm numbness/burning for few days

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Pain in right shoulder & down right arm, numbness in thumb too.

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I have neck pain that's running down my left arm numbness and tingling. what is the cause of this?

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Severe electric jolt down arm. numbness. extreme pain in neck and shoulder. extreme exhaustion. fatigue easily. any ideas?

A member asked:

I was told that i have a pinched nerve in my neck (although no xrays were done) after i suffered a sore right shoulder, pain down right arm, numbness in face and two fingers and chest pain. i now have palpitations. could it be my heart?

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Hi, i woke up one morning with left arm numbness from the elbow down with hand weakness and wrist drop. my doctor ordered a head ct and neck mri to rule out anything life threatening. it turned out to be saturday night palsy. how long to recover?

A member asked:

Why do my arms go numb when i sleep at night? i do work with my hands a lot and my arms are moving most of the day. could this be the problem??

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Why do my arms go numb while i am sleeping on my side?

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