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I am 5 months pregnant & at night my arms fall asleep. funny part is that its not the one i might be laying on. ?

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Its likely carpal: Tunnel syndrome and starting from your wrists, try a wrist splint at night to prevent bending your hand, good luck.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 10/7/2013

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