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How can you make your arms numb?

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CARPAL TUNNEL: Many causes exist. Very common is repetitive keyboard activity, which may cause nerve compression at the wrists, carpal tunnel syndrome. Problems in the neck and/or shoulder may also cause numbness, usually on one side only.

Answered 7/7/2012

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