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A 37-year-old member asked:

When i go to sleep i get a horrible headache and my hands and arms go numb. if i lay on my back my hands go numb. any ideas?

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Dr. Nela Cordero
Pediatrics 56 years experience
HEADACHE NUMBNESS: You need a check- up. It could be serious like aneurysm, space occupying lesions, or any circulation problems. It's better to know than guess what's causing the problem.Good luck!
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