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My hands have been going numb when i go to sleep. i haven't been laying on them or anything and the only time they get numb is when i fall asleep.????
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Carpal tunnel?: You should be evaluated by your doctor. In the meantime, you could buy wrist splints for carpal tunnel at the pharmacy and try sleeping in them to see if that helps.
Answered 11/19/2015
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