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When i fall asleep sitting up in chair & awake, my hands & arms are often numb & swollen. it takes time for it to return to normal. what could it be?
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Postural compression: Perhaps your elbows are upon the arm rests, perhaps your wrists are flexed. Maybe nerve compression at wrist or elbow, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel respectively. If it becomes persistent and not reversing rapidly, you will need to have this handled.
Answered 4/14/2014
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