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Trouble when sleeping on either side. hand goes numb and can't move it for few minutes.feels like circulation gets cut off. this is a daily problem. it even wakes me up from pain and numbness.

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Dr. Cesar Sturla answered

Carpal Tunnel: Probably carpal tunnel syndrome. There is treatment available. Nerve conduction studies for severity and confirmation.

Answered 2/12/2014

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Carpal tunnel: Syndrome the most common cause for what describe, check with doctor and have him run test to confirm it.

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A member asked:

Trouble when sleeping on either side. hand goes numb and can't move it for few minutes.feels like circulation gets cut off. this is a daily problem. it even wakes me up from pain and numbness.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Cesar Sturla answered

Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

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