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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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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No: This is due to an ulnar nerve compression at the elbow. It has no clinical significance unless it is a chronic issue.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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