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How bad is it to keep waking up with numb limb from sleeping on it. after wake, movement feeling came back .... ?
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Numb Limb: You are somehow cutting off the blood supply to the nerves that supply the limb. Most likely by compressing the nerve. Try to sleep in different positions or put pillow between yur legs or under your arm. Typically this should not cause any long term problems provided it only happens with you lay on it funny and resolves immediately when you change positions.
Answered 5/9/2015
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Completely normal...: as long as sensation return I would not worry about it. talk to your doctor if you are concerned. you should at least have a complete physical examination including thyroid and diabetes test..
Answered 5/25/2016
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