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Whn laying on right arm i lose feeling in my pinky and ring finger and elbow but when i do the same with other arm its fine. is there something wrong?
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No: This is due to an ulnar nerve compression at the elbow. It has no clinical significance unless it is a chronic issue.
Answered 11/28/2017
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