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My hands an arms are goin numb at night while i sleep it wakes me up crying cause it hurts so bad what's wrong with me?

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You need examination: This may be positional but no one can tell without examining you. You need to see an orthopedic or neurological surgeon to evaluate your repeating symptoms.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 8/14/2017

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