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I wake up at nite to numbness in my hand, thumb and fingers but when i sit up in the bed and wiggle my fingers it goes away, lay back down it come back?

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Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

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Pinched nerve: These symptoms are termed a radiculopathy; they often represent pinched nerves exiting from the cervical spine. A soft collar worn at night might help. If the symptoms continue, see your doctor for an exam and possible MRI of the cervical spine.

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Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I wake up at nite to numbness in my hand, thumb and fingers but when i sit up in the bed and wiggle my fingers it goes away, lay back down it come back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jerome Zacks answered

Dr CHO agreed

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