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I've been waking up with my pinky and side of one hand asleep/numb lately... could this be due to weather change? it goes away quickly
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Hand numbness: No, it has to do with the position of the arm while asleep and stretch or compression of the the ulnar nerve.
Answered 9/29/2016
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