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What causes fingers feeling numb and tingling effect when sleeping, have undergone a mastectomy?
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Nerve pressure: The nerve could be pinched in the neck, the upper arm, mid arm or forearm. I suggest you might check in with your primary doctor to see if any other symptoms or findings can help localize the level of the problem.
Answered 12/8/2013
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