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Always leaning on elbows when im on computer, spend most day on computer, when on my elbows hands get cold/numb, when off they stay that way?bloodclot?
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Pressure Ulnar nerve: Ulnar nerve can be pressured when you lean on elbows. This does cause symptoms that you describe. Stop leaning on elbows.
Answered 2/5/2014
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