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My arms and hands fall asleep after weight lifting?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Get examined: Sounds like u may have early carpal tunnel syndrome(pinching of median nerve @wrist).Gripping and re-gripping the bar w/ wt.Lifting could be irritating the nerve.Do your hands hurt @night?See your physician for exam(best to come in right after u wt.Lift)..Good luck!

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Answered 11/28/2017

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