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I fell asleep with my left arm against the chair i woke up and un able to move or lift my wrist and fingers up words its been like that for a week?
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Nerve: Sounds like blood flow from artery to nerve caused severe compression and some nerve damage. May need nvc test.
Answered 2/10/2014
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