Elmwood Park, NJ

A 32-year-old female asked:

My left arm has been numb for 6 days and i do not know why... i don't sleep on that arm, that is the only reason that i could think of.

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Vahe Yetimyananswered

General Practice 53 years experience

It could be: a pinched nerve in the neck or an impaired circulation to the left arm. See your doctor for an exam.

Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Learn how we can help

3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Tanya Russo

Dr. Tanya Russo agrees1 doctor agrees

Related questions

A 36-year-old male asked:

I have a numb pain in my left arm which sometimes goes to the shoulder. I have frequent acidity also. What could be d reason?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 22-year-old female asked:

Hello dr. In my every sleep i get my left arm numb, cn't move it and i cn't sleep at my left side, y is it so please do tell me as itz incrsng daily..

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

A 49-year-old member asked:

What causes my left arm to become numb while sleeping?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 29-year-old female asked:

I always sleep on my right side, and my left arm goes numb. It swells and is very painful even after the numbness fades. What is wrong?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A member asked:

I am a healthy and fit 48 yof with arm numbness while i sleep. If i sleep on right side my left arm will go numb and visa versa. Should i worry?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Last updated Aug 23, 2014

Found in:

Sleep›Numbness or tingling

People also asked

For some reason my hands start to get numb. I know they aren't "fall asleep" because it stats in my left pinky and then move its way my arm.?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

While sleeping left arm goes to sleep and fingers are somewhat numb what is the cause?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in

What could cause a tingling sensation in my left arm, hot feeling in the palm, feeling pinky, next finger and thumb are asleep, facial numbness feeling?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

My arm often goes numb when i sleep even though i'm pretty sure i don't sleep on it. What could be the cause?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Hello I was looking through the responses and it seems maybe you can help with my left arm numbness pins needles and ezcruciating pain T night I have to sleep in a sitting position for it not to be so bad I wake up screaming ?

3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $44!

50% off with $19/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.