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I was leaning my right arm whilst lying down and when i moved my right arm my thumb was paralysed for about 5 mins any causes?
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Paresthesia: 'Saturday night palsy' describes loss of function of entire distal arm from position/pressure for several hours (from falling asleep after partying Sat pm in that example). If your position is just so that it puts pressure on a nerve, will 'go to sleep' and take several minutes to resolve.
Answered 7/5/2014
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