A member asked:

Arms and hands going completely lifeless numb at night when asleep all fingers and thumb. when wake can't lift arm for 30 seconds. advice please?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Position your arms: Sleeping with your arms over your head or sleeping on your arm may cause this to occur. Try sleeping with your arms by pour side.

Answered 3/7/2017

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Carpal tunnel: Most likely, you have carpal tunnel syndrome which is exacerbated by wrist and arm positioning in your sleep. Simple problem to address, and fix. Contact your doctor.

Answered 2/23/2015

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Consultation,EMG/NCT: Bilateral hand numbness can be commonly caused by either systemic issues like diabetes, vitamin deficiencies etc or can be due to peripheral causes like nerve compressions in the neck, elbow or hand. See your pcp who will refer you to a neurologist. After the investigations you will get referred to a hand specialist if you have ulnar or median nerve compressions for surgical release procedures.

Answered 8/30/2016

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