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When i sleep on my right side and wake up my right side of my head feels numb. is this bad?
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Numbness: Hello, numbness is a condition where a nerve that provides feeling or sensation becomes compressed. Your numbness could be from positioning where your neck or skull is compressing nerves. It's always a good idea to check with your family doctor for a complete evaluation. Good luck.
Answered 6/2/2015
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