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Woke up w/ entire left arm stiff (couldn't move) &numbness. lasted 5 min, fell back asleep. recent pinched nerve in back on left side. related?

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Dr. Prem Gupta answered

Not if pinched nerve: It seems that you may have slept with neck in unusual position if symptoms only lasted 5 minutes. If symptoms come back or persist then imaging of neck will be needed.

Answered 10/10/2013

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A member asked:

Woke up w/ entire left arm stiff (couldn't move) &numbness. lasted 5 min, fell back asleep. recent pinched nerve in back on left side. related?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Prem Gupta answered

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