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What does it meen when your arms fall asleep?
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Paresthesias: When an extremity "falls asleep, " this is known medically as paresthesia. The causes are usually due to a nerve issue or blood flow issue. Each can have a number of possible causes, which can be narrowed down through a thorough examination. See your family doctor or internist as a place to start the process of narrowing the possible causes.
Answered 7/5/2012
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